well-behaved

Example Sentences

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But Nollie was different from me; she was pretty and well-behaved and always had her handkerchief.

From Literature

Being on my best behavior at all times was just one of the problems with being the commander’s kid, and today of all days I did not want to play the polite and well-behaved daughter.

From Literature

The girl shared dried berries with Duane, which kept his stomach content and well-behaved.

From Literature

"I was a good child and I loved school but if you were well-behaved there, the more targeted you were," she said.

From BBC

If parents only left money to well-behaved adult children with a pristine record of good manners and fiscal responsibility, most pet shelters would probably never have to raise funds again.

From MarketWatch