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intuition

[in-too-ish-uhn, -tyoo-] / ˌɪn tuˈɪʃ ən, -tju- /


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The author trusts her own broader intuition; a vision-impaired colleague of hers relies on her sense of a person’s voice.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

"This DNA match was the confirmation that all our intuition was right."

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

It’s a mixture of intuition, understanding and research.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

"But no one knows for sure what will happen or not. You just rely on your intuition and survival instinct," the 34-year-old said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

Twin intuition must’ve told him I need a distraction.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

While these intuitions are attempting to insert women into the male-dominated picture of the Viking age, descriptions of women’s lives and their social or cultural influence tend to be limited.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

"I think I understand more about why that wasn't done -- obviously gratefully -- but that is an area where my intuitions were just off."

From Barron's ● May 27, 2026

She was arguably the least influenced of the three, yet the moral intuitions of writers seem to be that she most betrayed the craft.

From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2026

We trust our intuitions when we should rely on rational calculation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025

I was never an outstanding far fetcher, and this night I distrusted my own intuitions, being very tired.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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