instinct

Example Sentences

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"I acted on instinct, or maybe I once saw someone do this on a dog or a cat," he told AFP a few days later as he watched the club's youth teams train.

From Barron's

These should be conflicting instincts, but in “Brawler,” Groff successfully blends the depth of the long view and the drama of the pivotal moment.

From Los Angeles Times

There was no instinct compelling him or any puffin to fly south.

From Literature

But he’s learning to resist that instinct, in favor of allowing his mind to wander instead.

From Los Angeles Times

There is a focus on building his physicality too and improving his off-ball work for the challenges of the top-flight, be that game understanding or his defensive instincts.

From BBC