1
as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
a witness practicing remarkable self-command under intense questioning by several members of Congress
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2
as in temperance
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions
an aloof man of great self-command but little charm
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Some voices, such as Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, have urged restraint against rushing to defer to Israel’s efforts—putting leading leftists in an odd confluence with folks like Carlson and former Trump counselor Steve Bannon.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 June 2025 -
While members called for restraint and diplomacy, divisions remain.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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This kind of discipline builds clarity, momentum and trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The prompt-a-thon process reframes prompting as a high-impact diagnostic and design discipline—engineered for fast, actionable insight.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Charles took over offensively after the heated moment with 11 points in the third quarter alone, but the rest of the team struggled to maintain composure at either end.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2025
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That’s a box that Brooks could check Friday as the Griffins take on JSerra in the Division 2 championship at 7 p.m. Brooks, 14, is an attractive pick because of her composure, location and improvement.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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The following testimony, my own, is just one example of the level of repression this couple is inflicting on the entire nation, as well as on citizens from other countries.—
Juan Sebastián Chamarro,
National Review,
8 June 2025
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Two of the least powerful groups threatened by the current climate of repression are public school teachers and their students, children who may never even realize what they have been kept from learning.—
Jane S. Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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For how much their environment (interactions with people) impacted them, men showed more inhibition than women.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Its ability to lower inhibitions and amplify emotions can turn minor arguments into serious, sometimes dangerous conflicts.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
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The chairman said the operation included deception and suppression tactics to ensure the safety of the U.S. aircraft.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
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On a final note: Though none of the artwork on display is offered for individual sale, there is an agricultural-grade fire suppression system on the land for that all-important peace of mind.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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“Self-command.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-command. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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