behave

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“The real test will be how markets behave through the rest of the week, particularly given the recent pattern of selling into the weekend,” said Mark Hackett, chief markets strategist for Nationwide.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

In most cases, elasticity only becomes relevant when a liquid is cooled below its "glass transition," the point where it begins to behave more like a solid.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

"There is a lot of pressure on the dogs to behave in those environments", she said, which involves a host of distractions - including food, children, chatter and other furry friends.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The error was particularly humiliating for companies focused on making AI behave according to human values and intentions, which is known as “alignment.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Consistently do what is right in common situations and know how to behave and dress in normal situations.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin