self-control

Example Sentences

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"Maintaining a healthy diet in today's food environment requires constant effort and self-control," said lead author Charlotte Hagerman, PhD, of the Oregon Research Institute.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Holding back a child can be a good option to allow children extra time to develop self-control and self-regulation skills vital for the classroom, said Stanford professor Thomas Dee, who has studied red-shirting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Given the attention-sucking power of mainstream devices and software, "this is not about self-control anymore," Tang added.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

After all, research consistently shows that individuals with lower self-control save less, carry more debt and make poorer financial choices.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

He wished he had exercised self-control and gone into the seminary.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos