human nature

Example Sentences

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They also reached into the most private spheres in their attempt to control and remake human nature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

"I think the fixation on the toilet is kind of human nature," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It’s true that the American cost of living is getting worse — so much for “affordability”! — and it’s human nature to focus on what’s right in front of us, selfish as that may be.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

For centuries Catholic teaching on war was grounded in the reality of man’s fallen human nature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Her human nature seemed to be winning out over her bird nature.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs