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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That said, our primary focus for aligning the organization with our long-term goals remains disciplined workforce management, meaning prioritizing voluntary departures while carefully controlling recruitment for replacements and new roles.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Law enforcement unions negotiate collective bargaining agreements that often include arbitration clauses, allowing disciplined officers to challenge terminations or punishments and potentially secure reinstatement through a neutral third-party review.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Scolari started the tournament with the disciplined Gilberto Silva — once a centre-back — in the holding midfield role, while Juninho Paulista was allowed to break forward into attack.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
William is asserting himself as the architect of a stricter, more disciplined royal model.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Law enforcement unions negotiate collective bargaining agreements that often include arbitration clauses, allowing disciplined officers to challenge terminations or punishments and potentially secure reinstatement through a neutral third-party review.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Scolari started the tournament with the disciplined Gilberto Silva — once a centre-back — in the holding midfield role, while Juninho Paulista was allowed to break forward into attack.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
William is asserting himself as the architect of a stricter, more disciplined royal model.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplined. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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