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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Information sharing will always be a work in progress that requires ongoing training and disciplined practice.
—ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
This article explains what many owners experience after a sale and how to prepare for it in a practical, disciplined way.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This is about disciplined thinking, intentional speech, and committing to a vision rather than floating between possibilities.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
The company noted that its Q3 revenue performance reflects the challenging consumer environment and its continued focus on improving the quality of its revenues by reducing clearance activity and taking a disciplined approach to promotions in direct-to-consumer.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
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ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
This article explains what many owners experience after a sale and how to prepare for it in a practical, disciplined way.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This is about disciplined thinking, intentional speech, and committing to a vision rather than floating between possibilities.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
The company noted that its Q3 revenue performance reflects the challenging consumer environment and its continued focus on improving the quality of its revenues by reducing clearance activity and taking a disciplined approach to promotions in direct-to-consumer.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplined. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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