impulsively
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Paul impulsively offers to let him stay—it’s freezing outside, and the boys are charged with locking up at night—while Michael is more cautious, opening up another subtle rift between them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
She plays Anna, a young woman who impulsively crashes at a empty Italian villa by pretending to be the owner’s fiancée.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
You say your ailing, aging relative is no longer your problem and that they have acted impulsively and shown little gratitude for your past help.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026
Because of that, it is often blamed when we act impulsively or feel unsure of ourselves.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 19, 2026
But she managed to stand up, and Lady Constance impulsively took her right hand in both of her own.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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