for good behavior
idiom
: because of having not caused problems
Inmates may be released from prison early for good behavior.
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Eight months later, she was released for good behavior, according to Deadline.
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Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
TikTok @zoomieswithloki Rutten advised rewarding the dog for good behavior near the stairs, before taking small and gradual steps with plenty of positive reinforcement and treats.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Officer Calvin Blue — one of the Buena Vista Street characters at Disney California Adventure — issued citations to Anaheim Police officers for good behavior during a visit to the Anaheim Police Department.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2025
Guede was sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2008, but his sentence was reduced on appeal, and he was released for good behavior in 2021.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
TikTok @zoomieswithloki Rutten advised rewarding the dog for good behavior near the stairs, before taking small and gradual steps with plenty of positive reinforcement and treats.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Officer Calvin Blue — one of the Buena Vista Street characters at Disney California Adventure — issued citations to Anaheim Police officers for good behavior during a visit to the Anaheim Police Department.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2025
Guede was sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2008, but his sentence was reduced on appeal, and he was released for good behavior in 2021.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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“For good behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20good%20behavior. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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