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behave

[bih-heyv] / bɪˈheɪv /
VERB
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Some of the most powerful people on Earth still behave like they’re stuck in that headspace.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

But SpaceX and its fellow IPOs won’t behave like normal stocks for months, if not longer, and trading promises to be choppy and unpredictable.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

A deeper understanding of how these lasers behave could help scientists improve their stability and tailor them more effectively for specialized applications.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Forecasters use weather observations, historical data and computer models to predict how a particular season might behave.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“Why don’t you come back when you’re ready to behave like a functioning member of society.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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