best behavior
Example Sentences
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“Citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on,” he said.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
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
The comedian and “School of Rock” star surprised moviegoers at a showing of “Minecraft” over the weekend and encouraged them to be on their best behavior, according to video shared Sunday by the Hollywood Handle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025
They should have been on their best behavior on Tuesday to avoid any glimmer of impropriety.
From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2024
“He laughed more in a morning with you than in two weeks with us. He should frolic with the young folks more, but they’re on their best behavior with a prince.”
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
