best behavior
Example Sentences
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“Citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on,” he said.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
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
On Saturday, when they shot the train scene for real, Fred was on his best behavior.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
