discipline
noun
training to act in accordance with rules; drill.
had disciplined
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past perfectof discipline.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Goodell said the NFL had disciplined Snyder appropriately as a result of its investigation, noting the $10 million fine assessed to the team as well as Snyder’s hiatus from running day-to-day affairs.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 22, 2022
Grant Shapps said the Tories had disciplined four staff members and warned further action could be taken.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2021
Ms. Harris demanded to know if Mr. Wolf had disciplined the agent.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 6, 2020
Trenary had disciplined Fortney for his actions that night, according to internal affairs documents.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 21, 2020
The army had disciplined his body, but not his soul.
From Sons and Lovers by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
