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impulsive

[im-puhl-siv] / ɪmˈpʌl sɪv /


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Kimberly-Clark isn’t being impulsive or particularly trendy here.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

“I sometimes would cite Greenspan as being a little quicker to move and a little more impulsive and maybe more willing to take a surprise move,” Bullard said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

The tired brain is prone to risk-taking, being impulsive, mood swings, anxiety and lacks empathy.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Sybiga said on Friday he planned to return an award he received from Poland in 2022 after the "unjustified, impulsive and disrespectful" decision.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

Had he been slightly impulsive when he decided to open five additional offices in San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Denver, Calgary, and Lafayette, Louisiana?

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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