good behavior
Example Sentences
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Sugary and fatty foods have become common at birthday parties, school events, sports activities, and even as rewards for good behavior.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
Criteria for release eligibility included having served most of a sentence for a nonviolent crime and a record of good behavior, the Catholic Herald reported.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Nearly 30 inmates, selected for good behavior, donned tuxedos with pink boutonnieres and waited as daughters, some dressed in formal gowns, were led into the prison’s Bible college transformed into a makeshift dance hall.
From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025
Note: Projected remaining sentences reflect BOP estimates that account for any credit for time served or good behavior as of Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025
We all rolled our eyes and complained ’cause that’s the one thing everybody had to look forward to, getting out early for good behavior.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
