behave

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“The real test will be how markets behave through the rest of the week, particularly given the recent pattern of selling into the weekend,” said Mark Hackett, chief markets strategist for Nationwide.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

When you don’t know the length of the runway, you behave differently.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The error was particularly humiliating for companies focused on making AI behave according to human values and intentions, which is known as “alignment.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The footage was gathered during fieldwork in the Azores and Balearic islands between 2020 and 2022, offering a rare look at how these animals behave near the ocean surface.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

“Now, you promise to behave yourself, or down you go, my friend,” Matthias shouted.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques