impulses
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We are subject to these impulses when we are looking for something or someone to blame.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
In the fullness of time it was arguably subjugated by the burgeoning corporation’s commercial impulses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
We all know what it feels like, even children recognize the feeling of effort, the effort of suppressing impulses.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
Because weak self-control and fear of missing out were strongly associated with problematic use, the researchers emphasize helping young people manage impulses and feel less pressure to stay constantly connected.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
“That one, then. The roll unwinds. The selenium cells transform the light impulses into sound waves, and . . .” “And there you are,” Dr. Gaffney concluded.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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