disciplined
adjective
dis·ci·plined
ˈdi-sə-plənd 
: marked by or possessing discipline
a disciplined mind
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While looking to increase overall production, management will do so in a disciplined manner.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The combination of a conservative politician with a rock-and-roll past — Japan’s first female prime minister behind a drum kit and once on a bike — has helped shape her public image as both disciplined and unconventional.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Mobley’s distinction not only celebrates his individual achievement but also cements Cleveland’s reputation as one of the NBA’s most disciplined and balanced defensive units.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
With Newcastle an incredibly disciplined side, Trossard was caught on the ball in a dangerous position in front of his defenders at one point, but the aim seemed to be to have him in a free role that would create space for other players out wide.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The combination of a conservative politician with a rock-and-roll past — Japan’s first female prime minister behind a drum kit and once on a bike — has helped shape her public image as both disciplined and unconventional.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Mobley’s distinction not only celebrates his individual achievement but also cements Cleveland’s reputation as one of the NBA’s most disciplined and balanced defensive units.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
With Newcastle an incredibly disciplined side, Trossard was caught on the ball in a dangerous position in front of his defenders at one point, but the aim seemed to be to have him in a free role that would create space for other players out wide.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplined. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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