for good behavior
idiom
: because of having not caused problems
Inmates may be released from prison early for good behavior.
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But eventually the man convicted of killing 10 people was allowed a range of privileges for good behavior, including access to television, radio and magazines.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
It has since been reduced down to nine years for good behavior.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
The former governor was expected to be released in 2024, factoring in two years of credit for good behavior.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2025
He was released from prison in 2021 for good behavior.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
It has since been reduced down to nine years for good behavior.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
The former governor was expected to be released in 2024, factoring in two years of credit for good behavior.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2025
He was released from prison in 2021 for good behavior.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
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“For good behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20good%20behavior. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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