behave

Example Sentences

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That may or may not come to pass, but how we behave around others either impairs or enhances our reputation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Celebrities who behave recklessly don’t deserve our respect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

Inside these structures, tiny magnetic moments, which behave like miniature compass needles, align in circular patterns.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

On this particular Christmas, I was overjoyed to find a place where we belonged, where we could touch the merchandise and behave as though we were free and equal.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals