misbehavior

Example Sentences

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But in a country with a long memory for royal misbehavior, the mark on his legacy is permanent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Then the pandemic hit, and as kids navigated tough situations at home, isolation, more screen time and school closures, misbehavior got worse.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Tomer-Yerushalmi had previously warned against attempts to pressure military officials to avoid investigating allegations of misbehavior by soldiers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Now, she gathers evidence when her fellow officers are accused of misbehavior.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025

Or he might have a deprivation order pending against him; in cases of outrageous misbehavior, a keeplock who was a “threat to security” could have his rec taken away for a day by a sergeant.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover