behave

Example Sentences

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“The real test will be how markets behave through the rest of the week, particularly given the recent pattern of selling into the weekend,” said Mark Hackett, chief markets strategist for Nationwide.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

To address this, scientists have developed control systems that help these machines behave in predictable ways.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

"There is a lot of pressure on the dogs to behave in those environments", she said, which involves a host of distractions - including food, children, chatter and other furry friends.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

When you don’t know the length of the runway, you behave differently.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The small group of my friends seemed to have the same goals: to behave appropriately and make good grades.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals