instinct

Example Sentences

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“Modern hyper-convenience is a kind of deal with the devil. It is seductive because it appeals to our instincts, but it surreptitiously depletes us,” Curmi states.

From Salon

The table below, which has been updated over the years by a team of Deutsche Bank strategists, shows that this instinct is well-grounded in history.

From MarketWatch

The instinct of most national governments is to protect their own defence industries, even at the expense of their neighbours.

From BBC

And also to steer herself through well-intended advice, both personal and professional, to follow her instincts.

From Los Angeles Times

When these women hear about unusual murders that summer, they don’t brush them off; instead, following instincts borne out of their own experiences, they investigate as best they can and eventually discover the killer.

From Los Angeles Times