best behavior
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“Citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on,” he said.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
He was on his best behavior since it was in dad’s London office, and advisers entered the room throughout the day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
Escoto has been on his best behavior this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
If you can do the cauliflower, you better be on your best behavior.’
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2024
I hurriedly flopped into the space beside Mabinty Suma and listened as Papa Andrew warned us to be on our best behavior.
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
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