self-discipline
Example Sentences
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He’d watch his friends tackle daily tasks with aplomb and grow baffled by their ability to self-discipline.
From Los Angeles Times
It proposed more self-discipline and checks on misbehavior; national service for young people, wider participation in jury duty and military service; and an emphasis on orderly conduct enforced by the police.
From New York Times
China will strengthen self-discipline management of U.S. dollar deposit businesses, improve currency hedging services for firms and reduce the cost of hedging for small and medium-sized firms, the bank said.
From Reuters
She talked in her first lands commissioner campaign about honing self-discipline by waking up at 3 a.m. to train before school.
From Seattle Times
The month is also seen as a time for reflection, to purify the soul, practise self-discipline, and demonstrate devotion to Allah.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
