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In fact, Yates may have comported herself better than any of the other key players in the Flynn saga.

From Slate • Nov. 24, 2020

Further there is absolutely no reason to conclude that Mr. Slater would have comported himself in anything other than a professional manner in the event of a serious emergency.

From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2010

If only Diana could have comported herself in a rational manner the situation might at least have been decently salvaged, if not carried with triumph.

From Blue Aloes Stories of South Africa by Stockley, Cynthia

But this course neither suited the interest of the bank, nor would it have comported with the excited feelings of the implacable enemies of the President.

From Inquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States by Van Buren, Martin

France has comported herself much more crudely toward Germany than a victorious Germany would have comported herself toward France.

From Peaceless Europe by Nitti, Francesco Saverio