good form

noun

: a proper way of behaving
It's not considered good form to arrive so early.

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The chair is a key part of the exercise, providing a tangible support for good form. Jenny McCoy, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026 Hall’s good form with Newcastle has been rewarded, and the 21-year-old left-back could now add to his two caps to date over the next fortnight, while Wharton keeps his place after being part of the last group. David Ornstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026 Start at a level that feels manageable, focus on good form, and increase difficulty gradually to build strength safely over time. Jakob Roze, Health, 5 Mar. 2026 Fleetwood arrives in good form after a T-4 at Pebble Beach and T-7 at Riviera. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good form

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“Good form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20form. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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