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Hitler has been misbehaving lately, refusing to adopt a new technology that could revolutionize one of East Africa’s most lawless and lucrative cash-based industries.

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2014

“In addition, my valve has been misbehaving and has prevented me from bending over to reach the lower drawers.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

He has been misbehaving himself while I have been away.

From The Outcaste by Penny, F. E.

Bevan," exclaimed Miss Arnott, "Wilson has been misbehaving herself.

From Miss Arnott's Marriage by Marsh, Richard

I am pretty sure he has been misbehaving himself since he has been in college.

From Concerning Sally by Hopkins, William John