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behave

[bih-heyv] / bɪˈheɪv /
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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

“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

“You must behave yourselves,” he said, “or she won’t come to watch you anymore.”

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago




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