behaves
- present tense form of behave (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The U.S. says the cash will be freed up only on the condition that Tehran behaves itself, including by keeping the strait open.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Unless Starlink behaves very aggressively, the Big 3 will probably not provide an MVNO.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026
The newly reported findings focus on how gallium behaves at the atomic level, revealing properties that challenge decades of scientific understanding.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
What makes whipped cottage cheese especially useful is that it behaves less like a “health swap” and more like a base sauce.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
"I can see right through your little plot, madam! And my answer is no! Matilda stays where she is and it is up to you to see that she behaves herself."
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
