well-behaved
Example Sentences
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Parents may want to believe their well-behaved child isn’t involved in damaging behavior, but in the words of Ronald Reagan, “trust, but verify.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
But if he's classified as low-risk and well-behaved, he could potentially be transferred there for the final stretch of his sentence.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
As long as they’re home by curfew, and have been well-behaved that week, the teens are allowed to set their own schedules.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
JPMorgan said a combination of solid growth and well-behaved inflation are producing a Goldilocks set-up for stocks to flourish.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 23, 2026
“I’m surprised! A well-behaved girl like you. What would your mother say if she knew you had been impertinent to your teacher?”
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
