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behave

[bih-heyv] / bɪˈheɪv /
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Appeared in the October 4, 2025, print edition as 'How to Behave at a Ryder Cup'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

“I say: Celebrate! Behave yourselves! Take care - and enjoy the transition into the new year.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 31, 2023

She Drew The Gun's new album Behave Myself is out in September and they go on tour in October.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2021

Behave otherwise and risk some killjoy in the next row hissing at you to put a sock in it.

From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2020

Behave well all day and you can stay an hour later in the common areas instead of having to return to your room at eight p.m.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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