Example Sentences

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The boy had been sent to him for discipline because he had misbehaved on a school bus.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2018

She said she was working within a system that appeared designed to shield members who had misbehaved, not those trying to dismiss problematic aides.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2018

But some said the passengers had "misbehaved" and instigated the argument.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2017

Madelyn had misbehaved, but was expected to get out of the shelter on March 30 after several months in the facility, Garcia said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2017

Mate flinched as if she knew she had misbehaved.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez