for good behavior
idiom
: because of having not caused problems
Inmates may be released from prison early for good behavior.
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The truth about Kercher’s murder eventually came out, and Rudy Guede was convicted and received a 30-year prison sentence in October 2008, though that sentence was reduced on appeal before he was released early for good behavior in 2021.
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Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Her sentence included four to 12 years in prison — which was cut short when she was released in February 2021 for good behavior.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Eight months later, she was released for good behavior, according to Deadline.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
TikTok @zoomieswithloki Rutten advised rewarding the dog for good behavior near the stairs, before taking small and gradual steps with plenty of positive reinforcement and treats.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Her sentence included four to 12 years in prison — which was cut short when she was released in February 2021 for good behavior.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Eight months later, she was released for good behavior, according to Deadline.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
TikTok @zoomieswithloki Rutten advised rewarding the dog for good behavior near the stairs, before taking small and gradual steps with plenty of positive reinforcement and treats.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for good behavior
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“For good behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20good%20behavior. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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