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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Hoiby’s actions have further dented the popularity and once very positive public image of the royal family.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026 -
If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Nuuly is currently exploring how to leverage the BrazeAI Predictive Events feature, which allows the marketing team to anticipate user behaviors and forecast churn.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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This imbalance is precisely what fuels destructive behaviors like hooliganism, highlighting the importance of character as a stabilizing force in sport and society.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Of the rest, demeanors vary, but only Hoiberg can yell at officials and still manage to do it in a sort of friendly way.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Journalists such as Ofusu believe global attitudes towards African football held Ghana back at a time when the national team were arguably at their best.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Whitcomb said attitudes toward growth have shifted but not enough for Davis to meet its state housing obligations.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Deportments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deportments. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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