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behavior

[bih-heyv-yer] / bɪˈheɪv yər /


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Policymakers closely monitor inflation expectations because, generally speaking, what people think will happen to prices in the future influences wage and price-setting behavior.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Critics have questioned de la Espriella’s past work defending notorious underworld figures and his behavior toward women journalists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But if there was any criminal behavior that he witnessed, participated in, or helped conceal, we will find out and we will help ensure accountability and justice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Implying that Platner’s behavior was nothing out of the ordinary in marital life, she went on, “No marriage is perfect, and I don’t want a perfect marriage.”

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Mike Burry was odd in his desire to remain insulated from public opinion, and even direct human contact, and to focus instead on hard data and the incentives that guide future human financial behavior.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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