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 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
My gut reaction is to volunteer just so I can look after Garrett.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
