Example Sentences

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In 1934, Alcatraz opened as an official federal prison for men who had made escape attempts from other federal prisons, or otherwise misbehaved.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2025

The latest developments in the ongoing tribal dispute come on the heels of the backlash Noem faced for writing about killing a hunting dog that misbehaved in her latest book.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

Fans flooded the field, tore down a goal post, ripped up chunks of turf and misbehaved as if transported to joy long denied.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2023

This is not the first time Maleficent has misbehaved - sitting on a float during a parade, her head caught fire in 2018 at Disney World in Florida.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2023

I misbehaved, becoming nervous and fidgety, daydreaming and moving around as I stared into space.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals