impulsively
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Paul impulsively offers to let him stay—it’s freezing outside, and the boys are charged with locking up at night—while Michael is more cautious, opening up another subtle rift between them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
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
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
She impulsively reached out and pulled Ash into an embrace.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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