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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Noun
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The clip led to Patel defending his actions in a statement to X on Sunday night.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026 -
While some of the actions listed on the poster dealt with policy actions, like recommending the city adopt an ordinance requiring businesses to compost food waste, many of the actions listed on the poster also centered around educating the public.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Research shows being tapped into a social network increases the chances that people do health-supportive behaviors, like go to the gym, eat a balanced diet, and steer clear of smoking and drug use—all of which can add up to a longer life.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some 20 years after the first cycle aired, Banks and Mok justified their behaviors and decisions by saying that was simply how the fashion and entertainment industries operated at the time.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2026
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Such dogs are characterized by serene, quiet demeanors and deep emotional bonds with their human companions.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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While a dog can be bribed with a squeaky toy and a pig would surely look at the camera when enticed with a sausage on a stick, cats are known for their admirably self-serving demeanors.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It is meant to shape attitudes, behavior and public conduct.—
Irfan Sarwar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The answer, Sanchez told me, depends less on what the landscape can support and more on what Americans’ attitudes will.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Deportments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deportments. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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