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behavior

[bih-heyv-yer] / bɪˈheɪv yər /


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The researchers also found that motor circuits connect with other circuit types, including those in the visual and endocrine systems, which supply extra information that helps shape behavior.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

In addition, aggressive behavior, verbal and physical intimidation and hate speech were banned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Virginia to probe whether the incessant violations of antipollution laws had risen to the level of criminal behavior, people familiar with the matter said.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The V-shaped trading pattern of the last 24 hrs reflects in part the behavior of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index SOX, the broad movements of which Korea’s market has been tracking for some time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But nothing that would excuse any of my behavior.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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