for good behavior

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: because of having not caused problems

Inmates may be released from prison early for good behavior.

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According to court records, Diaz served 44 of his 45 days ahead of sentencing, partly with the help of credit for good behavior. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026 Mack was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Indonesia but released early for good behavior. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026 Her sentence was reduced to nine years for good behavior. — Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026 Holmes' sentence has since been reduced to nine years for good behavior. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for good behavior

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