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behavior

[bih-hayv-yer] / bɪˈheɪv jər /


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The change occurs at a critical boundary where the behavior of plasma shifts from the collective movement of a flowing fluid to the dynamics of individual particles.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

She sharpened her ability to play older in TV, film and theater by channeling the women in her life and studying elders’ behavior, she told The Times in 1996.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

It’s not so much technical, but rather analysis of investor behavior at certain levels.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan also strongly endorsed additional rate hikes, citing the data as she urged "prompt" action before persistent inflation "becomes baked into behavior," she said in a speech late Tuesday morning.

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026

Despite Maggie’s erratic behavior, the city reporter emphasized, “she knew what she was talking about.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

So if sites like YouTube or TikTok took a more active stance on disinformation and hate speech, "it will change these influencers' lives and change their behaviors," he said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

These conditions involve unusual events or behaviors that interrupt normal sleep cycles.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

“Leaving these dogs in the area to continue breeding ... developing worsening behaviors as a ‘pack,’ to be hit by cars, or to eventually starve was not an option.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

The world often feels like it’s turned up to 11 and the behaviors common among autistic people help us cope.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Why is it that some ideas or behaviors or products start epidemics and others don’t?

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell


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