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behavior

[bih-heyv-yer] / bɪˈheɪv yər /


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He also developed what he calls the adaptive markets hypothesis, which uses the principles of evolution to explain behaviors such as loss aversion and overconfidence.

From The Wall Street Journal

No one had ever suggested such outrageous behavior before and he knew Abby was considering whether or not to take his advice.

From Literature

Computer simulations that applied realistic forces and torques confirmed this behavior and showed that plectoneme formation depends on DNA's ability to transmit twist along its length.

From Science Daily

Glenn had just been thrown out of a bar and got into an argument with Proctor over the behavior of his dog, authorities have previously said.

From Los Angeles Times

But when it comes to avoiding dangerous behavior, the track record is more mixed.

From The Wall Street Journal