best behavior
Example Sentences
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Larry Ellison predicts an AI-powered surveillance state in which “citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Escoto has been on his best behavior this season.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
They should have been on their best behavior on Tuesday to avoid any glimmer of impropriety.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2024
The gift of the most outrageous comedies, after all, is that they allow us, for an hour or two in a darkened room, to leave best behavior and safe spaces at the door.
From New York Times • Jun. 13, 2023
“Well, I’m just trying to be on my best behavior and be a gentleman.”
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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