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impulsively

ADVERB
imprudently
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He said he understood young people often act impulsively but he didn’t condone the abuse aimed at protesters.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Lutebemberwa and other animal activists in Uganda like Kakooza partially blame international donors for the suffering of dogs in Mityana's shelters, saying they often donate impulsively and without enough scrutiny.

From BBC May 3, 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

You say your ailing, aging relative is no longer your problem and that they have acted impulsively and shown little gratitude for your past help.

From MarketWatch Mar. 3, 2026

Yossarian yelled, and bounded forward impulsively to intercept him.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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