reflexive

Example Sentences

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An important test will be how many viewers will reflexively turn to CNN during big news events, where it has often dominated the ratings.

From Seattle Times

Researchers have documented nature’s many health benefits and its ability to help people relax reflexively.

From Washington Post

The habit of reverting to colonial attitudes is alive and well, in old practitioners, new superpowers and decaying empires reflexively defensive of their self-image.

From Washington Post

And too often, city leaders are captured by well-heeled homeowners who reflexively object to new development, particularly high-density housing.

From Los Angeles Times

When Haley’s NBC inquisitor noted that she differed with Trump on that, Haley reflexively said her only difference was with Biden.

From Los Angeles Times