gut reaction
Example Sentences
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"My initial gut reaction is if they want to do that and it's kind of playful, that's fine," Kidd said.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
Aymann Ismail: What was your gut reaction to the news of the pardons?
From Slate • Jan. 21, 2025
Jehlárová’s gut reaction when the Cougars reached out to the Czech Republic native to gauge her interest in coming to the United States?
From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023
"This way, we're measuring gut reaction to the light turning on -- which hand will you use on the spot?"
From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2023
It's a pure gut reaction because there's a gray Taurus in the driveway.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
