good form

noun

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Coach Oldani knows his team needs to play with focus in order to keep their good form going into a potential championship run. Alex Chenevey, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023 There’s a threshold to where your body will maintain good form. Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 27 Feb. 2023 The Wild enter this game in good form, having won three of their four contests while collecting points in all four. Nick Hennion, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2023 Hall in good form Taylor Hall (lower body) went at near full speed wearing a red noncontact sweater during a 20-minute practice at Warrior Arena. Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Mar. 2023 Strength training exercises can have benefits like a lower risk of injury and better quality of life when done correctly and with good form. Mallory Creveling, Health, 1 Mar. 2023

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“Good form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20form. Accessed 30 May. 2023.

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