instinctively

Example Sentences

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But she said it was wrong to instinctively blame parents.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

When people try to focus on a faint sound, many instinctively shut their eyes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

You don’t yet instinctively filter ideas through a lens of “that will never work” or “legal won’t approve this.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

A flicker that sharpens the sweetness and makes you reach instinctively for another square.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

Momma Bear stepped over George’s body toward Owen, and Owen instinctively took a step back.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz