misbehavior

Example Sentences

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The dirt-bike culture of the 1970s eventually faced its own reckoning when misbehavior, noise complaints and safety concerns led to a spate of restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

His misbehavior is minor — irritating but untenable when stacked together — like bouncing a ball against a wall, disappearing for fun or climbing on the roof.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

But in a country with a long memory for royal misbehavior, the mark on his legacy is permanent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Some states are taking a different approach to misbehavior, saying that the answer is to bring in more consequences and give teachers more power to punish disruptive students.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

By 11, anyone not in his cell and ready to be counted was technically guilty of delaying the count and could be issued a misbehavior report.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover