as in behavior
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
the comportment of visitors who know that they are in effect their country's goodwill ambassadors
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Tactics will remain flexible to adapt to changing fire behavior and operational conditions.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025 -
Gallup and Korn Ferry research confirm that up to 80% of team engagement is shaped by leadership behavior.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of Howe’s calm demeanor, or the mood among his squad, there can be no doubting the cauldron that St. James’ Park will be when referee Simon Hooper first peeps his whistle, such is the clamor for victory.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Bonta, with nearly 40 lawsuits filed so far against Trump measures, is ahead of Becerra’s pace, and his aggressive demeanor in opposing Trump appears to be what California voters want.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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For some government employees, levels of access to this information is determined by their job functions via a formal security clearance process and vetting actions.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Comportment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comportment. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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