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behavior

[bih-heyv-yer] / bɪˈheɪv yər /


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The study also offers an explanation for this unusual behavior.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“Turnstile cut ties with Brady Ebert in 2022 in response to a consistent pattern of harmful behavior affecting himself, the band, and the community,” the “Never Enough” band said in the statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

An encouraging sign: the market’s behavior on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Autism therapy, known as applied behavior analysis, is one of the fastest-growing areas of Medicaid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Abel grimly decided that in his next effort he would not count on a rudder; rudders were too dependent on the behavior of wayward water.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig