proper behavior
Example Sentences
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In 1556 a Venetian author named Girolamo Garimberto published a treatise on the proper behavior of soldiers that condemned small handguns as more suitable to a “street assassin” than an honest soldier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Quach models proper behavior to his birds when they are young and invests significant time in socializing and exercising them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
He pointed to the Bible’s account of Jesus healing a man on the Sabbath, in defiance of local customs about proper behavior on that day.
From New York Times ● Dec. 18, 2022
Whether that’s telegraphing reasons behind some of their on-ice choices and strategy, or simply teaching fans and employees what constitutes proper behavior at hockey games.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2021
Squirming around in a big chair, Ma tells me, is also not proper behavior.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
