misbehaved

Example Sentences

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In 1934, Alcatraz opened as an official federal prison for men who had made escape attempts from other federal prisons, or otherwise misbehaved.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2025

Voters could be given the opportunity to kick politicians who have misbehaved out of the Welsh Parliament.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2025

They also said Mr. Crumbley, now 17, had misbehaved in jail, calling “into question whether this defendant can ever be rehabilitated.”

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2023

Fans flooded the field, tore down a goal post, ripped up chunks of turf and misbehaved as if transported to joy long denied.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2023

I misbehaved, becoming nervous and fidgety, daydreaming and moving around as I stared into space.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals