behave
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That’s why the Rededicate 250 event is so insidious — even if the speakers behave themselves and don’t say anything too controversial on stage.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
"When people in positions of influence use divisive and inflammatory language, it gives others permission to behave in the same way."
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Working alongside USF postdoctoral scholar Pierre Kawak and doctoral student Harshad Bhapkar, Simmons modeled how hundreds of thousands of atoms behave inside reinforced rubber.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
She doesn’t like systems of demerits where students behave well only because of extrinsic rewards.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“Girls, behave yourselves,” said Zafoona, casting them a weary disapproving glance.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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