reflex

Example Sentences

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“When geopolitical tensions spike, some risk-averse investors feel a reflex to act immediately,” even on purchases that might be unaffordable or speculative investments, said Ulin.

From MarketWatch

This time, gold showed both its reflex and its restraint.

From MarketWatch

The smell washed over me a moment later, and I had to swallow hard to get my gag reflex in check.

From Literature

My reflexes were so slow, it was like I was underwater.

From The Wall Street Journal

They were halfway down the bike path before Jonah’s mind kicked into gear, letting him think again instead of just acting on reflex.

From Literature