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behave

[bih-heyv] / bɪˈheɪv /
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Many existing fallout models primarily treat materials as if they behave independently, meaning some of these chemical reactions are only partially represented.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Musk has said Tesla is exercising caution in its robotaxi rollout after finding issues with how the vehicles behave on the roads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The science which explains the way in which physical particles behave is called quantum mechanics and it's the basis on which quantum computers work - making them much better placed to solve these problems.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Some of the most powerful people on Earth still behave like they’re stuck in that headspace.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He kissed his head and told him to behave.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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