self-control
noun
self-con·trol
ˌself-kən-ˈtrōl 
: restraint exercised over one's own impulses, emotions, or desires
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Examples of self-control in a Sentence
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Many of these platforms are intentionally built to keep kids’ eyes on the screens for as long as possible, leading to excessive use and preventing them from developing healthy relationships and self-control.
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Molly O'Shea, STAT, 17 Apr. 2024
Green has certainly shown improvements in self-control since returning, but his midseason sabbatical didn’t change his DNA.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Unfortunately, this classification still gets pushback and flack from those who believe people in larger bodies simply lack willpower and self-control.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
Reaching your goals will require patience and self-control as the moon and Mars clash.
—USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
While stomachs are empty, Muslims practice self-control while taking advantage of this month to accumulate blessings and spiritual discipline.
—The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
For example, humility, self-awareness, self-control, moral sensitivity, social skills, emotional intelligence, kindness, a prosocial and moral orientation, are all more likely to be found in women than men.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
The overall purpose of Ash Wednesday is to honor the 40 days that Christ spent in the desert by fasting and practicing self-control.
—Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2024
Regardless of the underlying motivation—whether a desire for negative information, loss of self-control or the endless stream of news—doomscrolling ultimately leads to a harmful pattern of behavior that can take a toll on our mental health.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
Molly O'Shea, STAT, 17 Apr. 2024
Green has certainly shown improvements in self-control since returning, but his midseason sabbatical didn’t change his DNA.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Unfortunately, this classification still gets pushback and flack from those who believe people in larger bodies simply lack willpower and self-control.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
Reaching your goals will require patience and self-control as the moon and Mars clash.
—USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
While stomachs are empty, Muslims practice self-control while taking advantage of this month to accumulate blessings and spiritual discipline.
—The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
For example, humility, self-awareness, self-control, moral sensitivity, social skills, emotional intelligence, kindness, a prosocial and moral orientation, are all more likely to be found in women than men.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
The overall purpose of Ash Wednesday is to honor the 40 days that Christ spent in the desert by fasting and practicing self-control.
—Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2024
Regardless of the underlying motivation—whether a desire for negative information, loss of self-control or the endless stream of news—doomscrolling ultimately leads to a harmful pattern of behavior that can take a toll on our mental health.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
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“Self-control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-control. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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