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impulsively

ADVERB
imprudently
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She plays Anna, a young woman who impulsively crashes at a empty Italian villa by pretending to be the owner’s fiancée.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Elena assumes “an attitude of absolute detachment” after Lila impulsively steals the boy she loves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Dr. Zamorano noted that the effect was strongest among the most devoted fans, whose self-regulatory systems temporarily failed when their team identity felt threatened -- explaining why some fans may react impulsively during high-stakes moments.

From Science Daily • Nov. 11, 2025

Nearly half of social-media users say they have impulsively bought an item they first saw on their social-media feed, according to a Capital One Shopping Research report published in May.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025

If he pushed forward impulsively, he would fail to see the signs and omens left by God along his path.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho




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