instinct
Example Sentences
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Abel’s ultracompetitive instincts came out: “Oh, I think I could probably coach you to be the best in Iowa,” he quipped.
Without those tools or billions to manage, individual investors, derided by Wall Street as the “dumb money,” had to rely more on gut instinct and emotion.
Realizing all his instincts are wrong, he decides to do the inverse, leading to personal and professional success, at least temporarily.
From Barron's
Paying attention to the little things doesn’t just improve the dish; it trains the cook to notice, experiment and trust instincts.
From Salon
That instinct and timing inside the box was what made him a fan favourite at Everton, for whom he scored 57 goals in 239 league appearances.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
