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behaving

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The goal is to make the first decisions before an emergency begins, rather than after the sea starts behaving strangely.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

That’s what “nuclear deterrence” is all about; the possession of nuclear weapons deters others from behaving aggressively.

From Slate Sep. 10, 2026

For still others, 9/11 remains most powerfully a story about innocent lives lost and ordinary people behaving with extraordinary courage.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

“We’re more tolerant, players are behaving better and coaches are doing a good job in education,” Crittendon said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

Bod said, “You’re missing the point, I’m afraid. You two need to stop this. Stop behaving like other people don’t matter. Stop hurting people.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman



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