behave
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Superatoms and giant atoms are engineered systems that behave like atoms rather than naturally occurring ones.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
Virtually every AI super-brain created has been shown to lie, deceive, and in general behave in disturbing and unethical ways when put in the right conditions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
That may or may not come to pass, but how we behave around others either impairs or enhances our reputation.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Celebrities who behave recklessly don’t deserve our respect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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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