behave
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Theories suggest these particles can behave like coordinated waves near black holes.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
"It sometimes affects the way they behave," he said, adding that the "vast majority" of the service users he spoke to "have had some sort of issues with their mental health".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
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
He had fierce ideas about how kids should behave.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“That’s evident, by the way you racket downstairs. Come to your tea, sir, and behave like a gentleman.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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