self-discipline

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Recent Examples of self-discipline Our main challenge today is to maintain multilateral diplomacy and self-discipline. Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025 August 2025 The Emperor: Structure and self-discipline become your superpowers this month, Capricorn. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025 Martial arts or yoga might be tools for self-discipline. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025 The couple believed that meeting the challenges of flight training — in addition to learning to fly a plane — teaches self-discipline, builds character and develops self-confidence. Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-discipline
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Noun
  • On multiple occasions, Johnson has pointed the blame at those who flee police and credited officers with showing restraint in pursuits.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Those charges include four counts each of counterfeiting−delivery/possession of property and knowingly selling counterfeit, nonfunctional or noncompliant supplemental restraint systems.
    Christina Hall, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This is a rare trifecta that puts your voice, your willpower, and your aura on high.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The question is whether Israel has the willpower to step up its game in this information war.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025

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