comportment
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Mr. Erving set the standard, for Michael Jordan and other future high-flying stars, with his on-court prowess and his off-court comportment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
It’s a brilliant commentary on the all-too-familiar bodily comportment and fixed gaze of the modern digital citizen.
From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2025
Riley certainly has called into question whether he has the comportment required to clean up his personal Chernobyl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2024
A lawmaker’s comportment would also have to meet a certain standard, including whether they have been charged with a crime or whether their action has harmed the reputation of the House.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 1, 2023
You think of all the films you’ve seen, Audie Murphy and Gary Cooper and the Cisco Kid, all those heroes, and you can’t help falling back on them as models of proper comportment.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
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