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Meanings of behave with propriety in English

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Usage of behave with propriety in English
1
The people at the Cape will we hope behave with propriety and as becomes Men resolved to save their Country.1
The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 3
2
Thorgeir and Grettir did not take very kindly to one another, but Thormod behaved with propriety.
The Saga of Grettir the Strong: Grettir's Saga
3
"All right, Professor Vincent," said Harry laughing, "I'll endeavor to behave with propriety."
Risen from the Ranks; Or, Harry Walton's Success
4
"Your suspicions," she said, "have made it almost impossible for me to behave with propriety."
He Knew He Was Right
5
She found, upon mature deliberation, that, by some accident, she had been turned into a chicken-cock; but, as such, she behaved with propriety.
Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
6
He had always been called a model husband while his wife had been alive, and was said to have behaved with propriety since.
Whosoever Shall Offend
7
"You promised her you'd behave with propriety."
Ruthless
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