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

If you can do the cauliflower, you better be on your best behavior.’

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2024

Listen, as A.I. is continuing to develop, and we don’t know if we’re making ourselves extinct to any potential sentient being, Brown is on his best behavior.

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2023

I hurriedly flopped into the space beside Mabinty Suma and listened as Papa Andrew warned us to be on our best behavior.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince