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

She understood that despite the character’s misbehavior in the series — like breaking into her boss’ office — she’s decently good at her job.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

The tuna bonds were among a series of costly legal battles and probes over banker misbehavior at Credit Suisse in its final years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Anytime my extra energy wasn’t burned off, it would find its way into general naughtiness and misbehavior.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah