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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—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The goal was to produce decision-ready forecasts at portfolio scale with repeatable refresh cycles and disciplined governance.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Set during the Song Dynasty, the film stars Liu Fengchao as Xue Buyi, a disciplined but rigid constable who becomes the target of a conspiracy after being framed for a robbery.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
That sentiment is common, especially for new retirees with decades of disciplined saving.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
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Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The goal was to produce decision-ready forecasts at portfolio scale with repeatable refresh cycles and disciplined governance.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Set during the Song Dynasty, the film stars Liu Fengchao as Xue Buyi, a disciplined but rigid constable who becomes the target of a conspiracy after being framed for a robbery.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
That sentiment is common, especially for new retirees with decades of disciplined saving.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplined. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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