instinct

Example Sentences

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Eva says for her and Herbert, such experiences have made it an "instinct" to provide a home for people who have nothing.

From BBC

It was a real-time compositional gamble, guided by instinct and trust.

From Los Angeles Times

When the sun vanishes early and the chill of darkness comes on deep and fast, there has always been an instinct to gather around a source of warmth and illumination for tales of fearsome happenings.

From Los Angeles Times

When we feel stung our instinct is to defend or withdraw, but Turner advises pausing first.

From BBC

This goes against all our instincts about Reiner, the director and actor who died Dec. 14 at the age of 78.

From Salon