best behavior

Example Sentences

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Larry Ellison predicts an AI-powered surveillance state in which “citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 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

“Critiquing the institution, if done at a high crescendo, hopefully gets the court to be on their best behavior in the future,” Mr. Green said.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2023

A year of staying on my best behavior, and what had it gotten me?

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros