gut reaction

Example Sentences

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"My initial gut reaction is if they want to do that and it's kind of playful, that's fine," Kidd said.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 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

"This way, we're measuring gut reaction to the light turning on -- which hand will you use on the spot?"

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2023

My gut reaction is to volunteer just so I can look after Garrett.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman