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

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

Mr. Sheehan explains that Christian history is not a story of autonomy, a notion of self-control he borrows from Kant’s ethics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 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

Even though I had silenced Prins, he had caused me to violate my self-control and I consider that a defeat at the hands of my opponent.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela