behave
verb (used without object)
to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself.
are behaving
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present progressiveof behave.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Now, I think it's Mediapart that needs to be told to put on its Kevlar vest, because there will obviously be a response to the way they are behaving," she said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
“We’re more tolerant, players are behaving better and coaches are doing a good job in education,” Crittendon said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
“The markets are behaving right but for the wrong reasons,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
But as climate change alters ocean conditions, some whales are behaving in unexpected ways.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
The easy answer is to say yes and wag a finger at those who are behaving badly.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
