disciplined
adjective
dis·ci·plined
ˈdi-sə-plənd 
: marked by or possessing discipline
a disciplined mind
trying to be more disciplined about exercising daily
… a very disciplined fighting force …—
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William is asserting himself as the architect of a stricter, more disciplined royal model.
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With a disciplined curriculum, the organization provides structured training, powered by small but catalytic capital and hands-on coaching.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Its disciplined buy-and-build strategy has enabled it to acquire high-potential businesses, transform their operating models, and scale them into sector leaders.
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But overall, civic action has been peaceful, disciplined, courageous and cross-partisan.
—Harry Boyte, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
With a disciplined curriculum, the organization provides structured training, powered by small but catalytic capital and hands-on coaching.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Its disciplined buy-and-build strategy has enabled it to acquire high-potential businesses, transform their operating models, and scale them into sector leaders.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
But overall, civic action has been peaceful, disciplined, courageous and cross-partisan.
—Harry Boyte, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplined. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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