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Recent Examples of indiscipline
The text is peppered with the sort of ephemeral outrages that have been the sound and fury of the last four years: Trump belittles his staff, seems obsessed with the looks of the women and men, tweets his way through indiscipline.
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Patrick Iber, The New Republic, 25 June 2020
The wage-price spiral that ensued throughout the 1970s, sending inflation even higher, did not reflect the labor movement’s indiscipline and irresponsibility, as conservative critics at the time pretended, but its strength.
—Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 31 Oct. 2022
After a decade or so, Auden felt that the possibilities of his Ischian interlude had been exhausted, that some danger hovered, some chance of descending into rote behavior or indiscipline.
—Alan Jacobs, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022
Beckham’s positional indiscipline fundamentally undermined England’s balance.
—New York Times, 5 Nov. 2021
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Patrick Iber, The New Republic, 25 June 2020
The wage-price spiral that ensued throughout the 1970s, sending inflation even higher, did not reflect the labor movement’s indiscipline and irresponsibility, as conservative critics at the time pretended, but its strength.
—Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 31 Oct. 2022
After a decade or so, Auden felt that the possibilities of his Ischian interlude had been exhausted, that some danger hovered, some chance of descending into rote behavior or indiscipline.
—Alan Jacobs, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022
Beckham’s positional indiscipline fundamentally undermined England’s balance.
—New York Times, 5 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscipline
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To make up for the shortcomings of the I.C.C. and the ad-hoc tribunals, lawyers in Europe and elsewhere have increasingly turned to a legal principle known as universal jurisdiction, which empowers national courts to prosecute offenders in a more bottom-up and decentralized way.Annie Hylton, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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And those three or four starters make a big difference on a team with myriad shortcomings.Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Huge demerit for Netflix canceling the show after a single season.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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This is the first year where having three losses was not considered a demerit.Chuck Todd, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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But the ultimate failings of each of these franchises can be traced directly to dreadful decisions from above.Mike Jones, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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One of the worst failings of a manager entails asking for feedback and then entirely ignoring it.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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In an attempt to hang loose with the gang at a PMF, you may be exposed to gossipy whispers about the foibles, secrets or annoying idiosyncrasies of fellow execs or co-workers.Dr. David Lenihan, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Though his second feature may be one of his few forays into the dramatic, Chaplin cements his skills as a keen, sensitive observer of human foibles.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
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Over a career that made headlines for landmark victories such as a six-figure judgment, later reversed, against LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, Yagman also became notorious for intemperance, most pointedly evidenced by his brutal characterization of a federal judge.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2021
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In a situation that forbids explicit expressions of intemperance or protest, mischief is the perfect solution.New York Times, New York Times, 7 June 2022
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The spirit of the city is one that famously acknowledges life’s frailty by living it to the fullest — its party-hard ethos is rooted in a history of perseverance.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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California For Subscribers Dianne Feinstein’s frailty, fight for family millions color her final Senate chapter Sept. 7, 2023 A judge ordered the parties to mediation last year.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
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More news: Dodgers to Sign Asian Star to 3-Year Contract For teams trying to upgrade a position of weakness on a budget, Moncada could represent a high-upside play on a short-term contract.Newsweek, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Several stocks are primed for a bounce after recent weakness at the turn of the new year.Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Indiscipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscipline. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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