For instance, the behavior of water and CO2 at their boiling points fall in the same universality class because they have identical critical exponents.

"If Iraq's behavior still falls short, we'll have to make a decision."

Meanwhile, Pakistan's behavior has fallen well short of what Americans are entitled to expect from an ally in the war on terrorism.

Mr. Wertheimer said the broader language had provided the basis for many ethics cases because behavior could often fall outside what was specified in rules.

But in recent years, behavior in business relationships has fallen short.

They say the behavior of the company's board of directors fell far short of what shareholders should expect.

She said Mr. Clinton's behavior, if true, would be boorish but would fall short of that standard.

Stigmatizing, attitudes, and behaviors may fall under the rubric of discrimination depending on the legislation of a particular country.

If he could bring up his reading level, then his behavior would fall in line.