as in behaviors
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
her deportment during the bitter divorce was a model of self-restraint and class
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What works about the movies — the believable kid behaviors, Skarsgård’s performance, and a steady stream of scares — isn’t what’s driving the show.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
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These behaviors weren’t just superficial.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Anything can impact a president's rating, such as legislation passed, actions and elections.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cargill explained her actions following a commercial break.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In many ways their demeanors couldn’t be more different.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
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But real differences begin to emerge as conversations deepen –- subtle cues in attitudes and behavior that shed light on the cultural differences between the two countries.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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The polls have found that favorable attitudes toward Canada have remained high and have been bipartisan.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Deportments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deportments. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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