impulse
Example Sentences
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This reflects an uplifting democratic impulse based in economics as well as philosophy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The impulse to shop your values isn’t naive.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Nonfood instant-retail orders exceeded 18 million a day, showing the model is moving beyond impulse meals.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
“Therefore, a drop in U.S. equity prices is needed to unleash disinflationary forces in the broader economy and counteract the inflationary impulse from higher oil and food prices,” Budaghyan said.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Liyana had an impulse to stand very close to Poppy, for protection, and also for translation, so he could keep her posted on what was being said.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
Vocabulary lists containing impulse
Unit 1: Telling Details
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"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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Unit 2: Pivotal Words and Phrases
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