the urge

Example Sentences

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I’ve been a lifelong DIY man, and the urge has been hard to break in retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Resist the urge to put property in your son’s name.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Macron said that the former game show host needs to be “serious” and avoid the urge to talk to television cameras.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

Instead, they were strewn about the rooms he frequented, available for him to play whenever the urge struck him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

I fought the urge to throw my arms around Mr. Ebgard’s neck.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson