behave
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Judges are expected to behave with decorum while on the bench, but the profession doesn’t demand that they forfeit free-speech rights in retirement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The researchers caution that other beluga populations may not behave in the same way.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Musk has said Tesla is exercising caution in its robotaxi rollout after finding issues with how the vehicles behave on the roads.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
The science which explains the way in which physical particles behave is called quantum mechanics and it's the basis on which quantum computers work - making them much better placed to solve these problems.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“As new arrivals in this land”—she gripped her hands together and leaned in urgently—“for us to be accepted, we must work harder and behave better.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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