as in wrongdoings
improper or illegal behavior
would not tolerate any misbehavior from her students
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Noun
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Becerra was not accused of any wrongdoings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026 -
According to Bill Clinton’s spokesperson, the former President took four international trips on Epstein’s plane for the foundation’s charity works, had one meeting with Epstein in New York, and denied any wrongdoings.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Given the scale of Epstein’s crimes, highlighting due-process concerns can feel small-bore, or even like apologism.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 14-page bill improves enforcement of no-contact orders, ups repeat violations of protection orders to felony offenses, and provides protection to witnesses and victims who report domestic violence crimes.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Misbehaviors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misbehaviors. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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