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as in controlled
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as in manageable
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as in chaste
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as in punished
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
the pranksters were severely disciplined for their irresponsible stunt
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Recent Examples of disciplined
Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Anecdotal evidence and formal studies alike point out that women, on average, may achieve higher returns by sticking to disciplined strategies, trading less frequently and focusing on fundamentals.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Catrina Barker | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
Raise that by the increasing possibility of being caught and disciplined for using AI to bypass or shortcut school assignments, and generative AI use among students will likely stagnate.
—Derek Newton, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Their integration into the cybersecurity workforce not only mitigates these risks but also capitalizes on a disciplined and mission-oriented talent pool.
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When the workers decline to participate in these meetings, there’s nothing that prevents them from being fired or disciplined.
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The surgeon is basically trying to make a very controlled and aesthetic scar—after all, a belly button is just an umbilical scar.—
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The program's framework encourages a cooperative relationship with the IRS, allowing taxpayers to address discrepancies in a more controlled and predictable manner.—
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Keep in mind, trading Tagovailoa after the 2025 season would create a $31 million cap savings, which is manageable if the contract stays as is.—
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The first six months were rough, but now, with a good diet, exercise and my medication, it’s been manageable.—
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Nana, whose Korean name is Im Jina, plays the role of Hui-yeon, a widow who vows to remain chaste after losing her husband.—
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Nana’s Hui-yeon adds another layer of complexity to the narrative as a widow who has vowed to remain chaste but begins to question her feelings after encountering Cho Won.—
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Duran is currently serving a three-match suspension after the club failed in a bid to overturn it but could now be punished further.—
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Or will they be punished for what Gi-hun and his friends tried to do in the Season 2 finale?—
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Clean lines, streamlined silhouettes, and restrained details result in impactful simplicity, which is exactly what a minimalist bride aspires for.—
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Frank and vulnerable, her restrained vocal performance is the perfect pairing for Sundae Beats’ lush, ethereal soundscape.—
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Competition with Islam led Christians to adjust their views on pacifism and procreation: by the twelfth century, violence against Muslims was holy and the production of children to aid in the fight was, for those not required to be celibate, a Christian duty.—
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For instance, singer Omarion recently revealed that he’s been celibate for the past three years during an interview with André Duqum’s Know Thyself podcast.—
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More importantly to the court proceedings that would follow in later decades, the group stressed that women are subservient to men, a belief that William wholeheartedly embraced, his ex-wife says.—
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So essentially, Hera takes this subservient position as a compromise to keep reality from crumbling.—
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Despite the shifting sands in the content marketplace, Mayer assured the crowd of industry insiders that Blackrock remains steadfast in its Candle investment.—
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Despite growing exhaustion, Booker remained steadfast, sustaining himself with only water as his voice grew stronger with emotion.—
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplined. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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