for good behavior
idiom
: because of having not caused problems
Inmates may be released from prison early for good behavior.
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Everything that didn’t directly relate to reading and writing was either a pointless distraction or a brief reward for good behavior.
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Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Holmes was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison, but her term has been reduced, likely for good behavior and taking prison programing.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
As of today's writing, the Bureau of Prisons website lists Combs' release date as May 8, 2028, which suggests he may be let out early for good behavior.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Her sentence has already been reduced slightly, possibly for good behavior, but not significantly.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
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Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Holmes was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison, but her term has been reduced, likely for good behavior and taking prison programing.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
As of today's writing, the Bureau of Prisons website lists Combs' release date as May 8, 2028, which suggests he may be let out early for good behavior.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Her sentence has already been reduced slightly, possibly for good behavior, but not significantly.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for good behavior
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“For good behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20good%20behavior. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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