for good behavior

idiom

: because of having not caused problems

Inmates may be released from prison early for good behavior.

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Her sentence was shortened, and she was released in 2021 for good behavior. —

Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024 The soldier will not face any jail time because of time served and credit for good behavior despite his one-year sentence. —

Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Sep. 2024 Her sentence included four to 12 years in prison, which was cut short when she was released in February 2021 for good behavior. —

Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024 She was convicted in 2019 and was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison, although she was released in 2021 for good behavior. —

Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for for good behavior

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