well-behaved

Example Sentences

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Consider clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential, or CHIP, in which blood cells harbor mutations often seen in blood cancer, giving them a growth advantage over their well-behaved neighbors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

But she says she soon realised that being well-behaved at Skircoat made her a target for Phillips.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

If parents only left money to well-behaved adult children with a pristine record of good manners and fiscal responsibility, most pet shelters would probably never have to raise funds again.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

The well-behaved dogs are impressive; the poorly behaved ones are affirming; they’re all adorable.

From Slate • Dec. 28, 2024

“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