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The notion that rival great powers should come together to manage a chaotic international system is one that leaders have embraced at many points in history, often in the wake of catastrophic wars that left them seeking to establish a more controlled, reliable, and resilient order.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025 -
The surgeon is basically trying to make a very controlled and aesthetic scar—after all, a belly button is just an umbilical scar.—
Meirav Devash,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2025
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An all-out self-deprecating ad could be warranted if the goal is to simply raise brand awareness, while a more restrained approach might be needed to avoid distraction if an ad includes technical details about a new product.—
Anton Naianzin,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Plus, How to Use It In Your Home For pattern, using a rug with an oversized, neutral pattern keeps within a restrained palette but still creates visual interest.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Stay disciplined in your role as manager, and don’t wait for quarterly reviews to make changes—assess budget performance regularly and adjust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Women often outperform men in investing by a modest but meaningful margin — about 0.40% per year — due to a more disciplined and risk-aware approach.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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“Self-controlled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-controlled. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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