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behave

[bih-heyv] / bɪˈheɪv /
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Quantum spin liquids behave in a very different way.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

He added that under Sharma, who started in the role in February, Xbox was more likely to "behave like a scaled platform business, monetizing audience attention rather than just access to content".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

As a result, some ions behave ferromagnetically while others behave anti-ferromagnetically within the same structure.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

"She genuinely doesn't know what caused her to behave in this way," Strain said, adding that she was sorry.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

But the moment I faced these three impeccably groomed women, I forgot my English and Mrs. Johnson’s lessons on how to behave like a lady.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago




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