The school was known for its pious atmosphere and stern discipline.

They are better under the stern discipline of the sea.

Though generally affable with family, he was capable of stern discipline, as she'd seen on the Baltimore docks.

He wanted to call the captain a burned-out fool, but his stern discipline again took hold.

Forty years of stern discipline had made him reserved and silent.

He was known for his stern discipline throughout his career.

"The Soviet airborne troops are known for their stern discipline," the second replied.

A1 Clinton's victory came from stern discipline, a sense of purpose and plain dumb luck.

The two men moved into the house, and they brought stern discipline to Ludwig.

But he wanted to bring them much closer to where the birds, lay, and to do so he enforced a stern discipline.