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behavior

[bih-heyv-yer] / bɪˈheɪv jər /


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Much of the discussion of Slaughter has focused on the president’s ability to shape the behavior of commissioners by threatening to remove them from their positions.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

And it isn’t clear that hyperscalers are going to change their behavior anytime soon.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

“AI has gotten better at all the quirky human behavior — the little head tilts and hesitations and body language,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

The analysis showed that parental guarding behavior has not followed a simple evolutionary path.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

I was still pondering Garth’s behavior when my classmates returned to Room 26.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

Cardiovascular conditions such as high cholesterol and hypertension frequently clustered together, while behaviors like smoking and drinking also tended to occur as groups.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

She was interested in Dr. Lutter’s research suggesting that people with binge-eating behaviors are more likely to have rare mutations of gut hormones that help regulate appetite and digestion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

We’ve found that wellness really boils down to six behaviors: having social relationships, staying sharp mentally, avoiding unnecessary risks, getting good sleep, exercising, and, yes, eating well.

From MarketWatch Jun. 21, 2026

Xiaohongshu and Douyin are where many lifestyle behaviors are discovered before they become mainstream.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

This can mean being honest about your own behaviors or emotions, or confronting truths with people who harmed you, as Terryl did, and Linton did, and still struggles to do.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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