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behave

[bih-heyv] / bɪˈheɪv /
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Superionic materials are unusual because they behave partly like solids and partly like liquids.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

The sheer power of the new engines when on full deployment had raised concerns about how the cars would behave in the rain.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

One of the most concerning conclusions is that warming temperatures are changing how glacier surges behave, making them harder to predict at a time when accurate forecasts are critical.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

You may find out that you behave differently in a group than alone together or with spouses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“That’s evident, by the way you racket downstairs. Come to your tea, sir, and behave like a gentleman.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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