as in wrongdoings
improper or illegal behavior
would not tolerate any misbehavior from her students
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Noun
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In today’s reality TV climate, however, scandals, wrongdoings, and grievances—and how these stars choose to address them—have the power to reverberate much farther, thanks to social media and their various fandoms.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
29 May 2026 -
This begins by identifying the circumstances that could open the door to such wrongdoings.—
Meily Perez,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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The game featured several scrums after the whistle, a spirited fight between Montreal’s Josh Anderson and Tampa Bay’s Declan Carlile, and seven 10-minute misconducts — culminating in 126 penalty minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The chaotic matchup saw referees call 65 penalties for 312 minutes, including 13 game misconducts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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He was taken into custody without incident on suspicion of second-degree murder and other crimes, Reed said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Flock cameras also improve efficiency by helping officers quickly identify vehicles connected to crimes, which can reduce investigative time and limit the need for additional overtime.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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“Misbehaviors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misbehaviors. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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