disciplined
adjective
dis·ci·plined
ˈdi-sə-plənd 
: marked by or possessing discipline
a disciplined mind
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However, today’s economic environment presents unique challenges that require a more disciplined and strategic approach to retail real estate investing.
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Andrew Denardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The club’s costs last season were £174million, which should rise to £214m this season, £200m next season and £215m the season after — that’s pretty disciplined.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
To take advantage of better times, Beggs argued Lionsgate TV needs to take disciplined bets on new series, like the first-look deal the studio signed with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Point Grey Pictures.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Defensively, sophomore cornerback Cam Jones stood out with 11 tackles, and senior safety Curtis Harris‑Lopez added an interception amidst a disciplined performance that nearly sealed the win.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Denardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The club’s costs last season were £174million, which should rise to £214m this season, £200m next season and £215m the season after — that’s pretty disciplined.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
To take advantage of better times, Beggs argued Lionsgate TV needs to take disciplined bets on new series, like the first-look deal the studio signed with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Point Grey Pictures.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Defensively, sophomore cornerback Cam Jones stood out with 11 tackles, and senior safety Curtis Harris‑Lopez added an interception amidst a disciplined performance that nearly sealed the win.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplined. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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