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Nevertheless, Bowie’s composure helped maintain the flow, keeping the set upbeat despite these obstacles.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Through balls became an asset for a player who had previously shown a lack of composure in these areas, and was thought to be more adept as a crosser.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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More recently, the overturning of Chevron deference in Loper Bright (2024) gives judges new bases to substitute their preferred interpretations for those of expert agencies acting on congressional will.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Many state Democrats loudly proclaim that any leniency toward Peters would undermine democracy and equal capitulation to a presidential plot to bend blue states to his will.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Flexible willpower means that once a rule is broken, it is acknowledged and not broken again.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
5 Jan. 2026
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Summoning the willpower to wake up early has never been difficult for me.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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The system currently operates at short engagement distances.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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We’ve been heartened to see that a substantial number of alders has emerged from the recent city budget fracas to show resolve, self-discipline and real political chops.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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August 2025 The Emperor: Structure and self-discipline become your superpowers this month, Capricorn.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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