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

They should have been on their best behavior on Tuesday to avoid any glimmer of impropriety.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2024

“I often felt awkward and hyperconscious, like people were staring at me or that I always had to be on my best behavior so that I represented the Army in a positive way.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2023

“Well, I’m just trying to be on my best behavior and be a gentleman.”

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi