misbehavior

Example Sentences

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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

It’s foolish to think Turkish misbehavior would be limited to these countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

It wasn’t just the extent of Baldoni’s alleged misbehavior that upset her—it was the feeling that she herself had done wrong by supporting him.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2025

The new research also shows for the first time that "Jekyll-and-Hyde" leadership can take a serious toll even when employees aren't directly impacted by a leader's on-again, off-again misbehavior.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2024

Despite the ominous tone, and my better instincts, I’d countenanced enough inmate misbehavior and disrespect to feel invigorated by the thought that this is where it all stops.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover