disciplined
adjective
dis·ci·plined
ˈdi-sə-plənd 
: marked by or possessing discipline
a disciplined mind
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That’s why clear payment terms, efficient collection systems, and disciplined expense management are non-negotiable.
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Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
If the deal gets blocked and there is strong shareholder representation on the board, shareholders will have confidence that the large net cash position will be used wisely, whether through a diligent and disciplined value-creating acquisition or to buy back shares at these depressed values.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
Like Texas, South Carolina is long, disciplined and absolutely ferocious down low.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Their 18-game unbeaten streak, characterised by disciplined defending, swift counter-attacks, and strong team cohesion, has captured the attention of both fans and pundits.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
If the deal gets blocked and there is strong shareholder representation on the board, shareholders will have confidence that the large net cash position will be used wisely, whether through a diligent and disciplined value-creating acquisition or to buy back shares at these depressed values.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
Like Texas, South Carolina is long, disciplined and absolutely ferocious down low.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Their 18-game unbeaten streak, characterised by disciplined defending, swift counter-attacks, and strong team cohesion, has captured the attention of both fans and pundits.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplined. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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