- plural of instinct.
instincts
Example Sentences
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"To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives," they said in a statement.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
“I think that I have good instincts, but my instincts aren’t any different from anybody that’s living this American experience.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
Williams' ground-strokes were hit with enough accuracy to keep her in the rallies, while her competitive instincts were as strong as ever.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“Star players absolutely helped sharpen our instincts as producers.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Your instincts and muscle memory’ll tell you the right distance and direction.”
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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