gut reaction
Example Sentences
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For the men of his generation, that was the gut reaction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
“My immediate gut reaction was, ‘No,’” Colton said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2025
Aymann Ismail: What was your gut reaction to the news of the pardons?
From Slate ● Jan. 21, 2025
I have a very gut reaction to things and if it's not a 'Hell yes!' it's usually a 'No'.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2024
It's a pure gut reaction because there's a gray Taurus in the driveway.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
