How to Use self-control in a Sentence

self-control

noun

• After all, a lack of sense and self-control could be fixed.
  — Trish Bendix august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
• But that takes a great deal of self-control [from] the consumers.
  — Wsj Staff, WSJ, 21 Dec. 2023
• Amazon’s prices move faster than self-control, so don’t wait.
  — PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
• Amazon’s prices move faster than self-control, so don’t wait.
  — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
• There’s no need to be ashamed; a lack of self-control isn’t fully to blame.
  — Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2024
• Tehran was showcasing both its strength and its self-control.
  — Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2024
• Adjust your self-control slowly to build trust.
  — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
• That leads to the equation of thinness with hard work, self-control, and moral value.
  — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 22 Aug. 2025
• The horse retains its strength, now safeguarded by self-control.
  — Timothy J. Pawl, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
• He's obviously come a long way in terms of drinking and self-control from that night.
  — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
• McBride’s response is a master class in the power of self-control.
  — Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
• Reaching your goals will require patience and self-control as the moon and Mars clash.
  — USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
• The process teaches them discipline and self-control.
  — Jonathan Sanchez, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
• His self-control isn’t just a matter of mind games but also of medication.
  — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
• The goal is to help with decision-making and self-control, and to help calm the nervous system.
  — Pooja Shree Chettiar, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
• These areas of the brain are engaged in reasoning, planning, and self-control.
  — Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
• These areas of the brain are engaged in reasoning, planning, and self-control.
  — Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
• The goal is to gradually help kids build self-control as their brains mature and develop.
  — Stacey Colino, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
• But as one commenter points out, this issue is really about teaching kids boundaries and self-control.
  — Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Dec. 2023
• Their emotional lack of self-control may lead to behavioral issues in the classroom.
  — Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
• Richardson praised her self-control, her insistence on never rushing.
  — Coralie Kraft, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2023
• One is that the weight is a character flaw that can only be conquered by willpower, exercise and self-control.
  — Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
• Many people even believe that using curse words in public reflects poor upbringing or lack of self-control.
  — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
• In fact, people who show more consistent self-control don’t necessarily do so all the time.
  — Jasmine Mote, Scientific American, 7 July 2025
• The moon’s clash with Mercury encourages you to exercise self-control.
  — USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
• Popular media has managed to paint a picture of health and wellness as being a result of self-control.
  — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
• Bill Clinton lost his before birth, and then grew up with an alcoholic stepfather who loved him but lacked self-control.
  — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
• This practice is a spiritual act of sacrifice, penance, and self-control, not a dietary rule.
  — Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
• During Ramadan, fasting each day from dawn to dusk teaches us discipline and self-control.
  — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
• Focusing on connection, basic needs, and follow-through helps build trust and teaches kids self-control over time.
  — Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025