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deportments

noun

plural of deportment

as in actions

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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The lawmakers ask whether officials are monitoring firms’ actions and weighing direct refunds, like tax relief.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Other actions have triggered further suspicions, including that, like CBS News, changes would be afoot for CNN, including appointing Weiss to oversee that network as well.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

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This type of reinforcement can not only disrupt barking at that moment but also decrease unwanted behaviors.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Then, weave those specific behaviors into every stage of the lifecycle, including interviewing, performance reviews, recognition and more.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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Janson Junk, Tyler Phillips and Ryan Gusto generally have had good attitudes about getting early hooks, though Phillips reacted angrily after being lifted with a lead in the fourth inning against the Dodgers last weekend.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Based on the way American attitudes have shifted toward a certain country in the Middle East, Robert Kraft likely lost a lot of fans with a recent decision.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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