impulsive
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She later told fans at a Chicago concert: "The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing. It is something that I had decided to plan... quietly, a long time ago."
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
And even the people who love me can get aggravated by all the ways I’m impulsive, bossy, overwhelming and judgmental.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Ariana Grande says decision to step back 'was not reactive or impulsive'
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Kimberly-Clark isn’t being impulsive or particularly trendy here.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
“Oh, Frank, dear, I do love you,” I said, and he turned rather pink, a little shocked I think at my impulsive words, and a little hurt too that I was laughing at him.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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