instinctual
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But consistent with his claim that he has always “had an intuitive and uncanny ability to help others with interpersonal problems,” the approach of “The 25th Hour” is more instinctual than evidence-based.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“The Drama” demands discomfort before defying it, making for a sophisticated viewing experience that questions our instinctual judgments.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2026
That’s when something tightened, a brief, instinctual clam-closing and then loosening again just as fast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
I’m a really instinctual person and I get feelings — I feel like I’m a little psychic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
Mark is carrying it now, both of them having already switched into some kind of instinctual survival mode.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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