Example Sentences

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BB14’s collar shows she has returned to Topanga, where a possible third relocation awaits if she misbehaves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

The act also says anyone who “shamefully casts away his arms, ammunition, tools, or equipment or misbehaves in such manner as to show cowardice in the presence of the enemy” faces the same penalty.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2024

Discipline is about teaching children how to behave, communicate and regulate their emotions, not, for example, losing your temper when a child misbehaves.

From Washington Post • Nov. 29, 2022

In addition, he said he wanted to see an end to Section 21 evictions, which occur when a tenant misbehaves or the landlord wishes to stop renting.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2022

Tell 'em that whoever misbehaves from now forward will be left behind.

From The Winds of the World by Mundy, Talbot