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  • s  (usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct
    a well-behaved child

  • So encompassing is the love for the King and all things associated with him that a 2002 book written by the King about his pet dog a well-behaved mutt named Thongdaeng with an .
  • In the 50s, being a mainstream movie star meant scrubbing up the image, turning Elvis from a satyr into a nice guy, the well-behaved boy parents wouldn't mind their daughter dating.
  • Alleged pipe bomber Lucas Helder currently being held without bail in Iowa, is described by friends, classmates, family even the police as a well-behaved, polite, serious .
News & Articles

  • My Life, My Story/Emily Branson: Down a gravel road on a bike with no brakes
    I was a fairly well-behaved child growing up and usually did what I was told. But sometimes, I just had to do my own thing and find out something for myself. Curiosity sometimes got the best of me, and to this day, I bear the scars of one incident.
    June 9, 2013 - Journal & Courier
  • Brunswick church will host 'Woof Stock'
    “Woof Stock,” an event for social, well-behaved pets and their owners, is set for 5-7 p.m. June 8 at First Christian Church, 3611 Center Road, Brunswick.
    June 7, 2013 - The Medina Sun
Quotes

  • Ed Orgeron in SBR Forum
    I think we run a strict, disciplined program here. I feel that I have a very well-behaved team, and it never gets publicized,Orgeron said. "We do have team rules, and we do have consequences for breaking the team rules. I stick to those...
  • Craig James in The Age
    It's make or break for interest rates,CommSec chief equities economist Craig James said. "If the inflation figures are well-behaved then borrowers can look forward to an extended period of stable interest rates."
  • Jason Kidd in The Age
    Kidd said: "This is is a well-behaved team. We won't show anyone up. We are here to play basketball at a high level. There won't be any showboating."

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