for good behavior
idiom
: because of having not caused problems
Inmates may be released from prison early for good behavior.
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Her sentence was shortened, and she was released in 2021 for good behavior.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
The soldier will not face any jail time because of time served and credit for good behavior despite his one-year sentence.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Sep. 2024
Her sentence included four to 12 years in prison, which was cut short when she was released in February 2021 for good behavior.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
She was convicted in 2019 and was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison, although she was released in 2021 for good behavior.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
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Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
The soldier will not face any jail time because of time served and credit for good behavior despite his one-year sentence.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Sep. 2024
Her sentence included four to 12 years in prison, which was cut short when she was released in February 2021 for good behavior.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
She was convicted in 2019 and was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison, although she was released in 2021 for good behavior.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
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“For good behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20good%20behavior. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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