behave
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Many existing fallout models primarily treat materials as if they behave independently, meaning some of these chemical reactions are only partially represented.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
I caught the bug not by reading code but by noticing that the output didn’t match how a rational retiree should behave.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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
Some of the most powerful people on Earth still behave like they’re stuck in that headspace.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
“No. You just have to remember that you are swimming in their home. You have to know how to behave when you are the guest.”
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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