impulsive
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Mr. Morgan, whose inspiration seems clear enough—Robert De Niro’s Johnny Boy—is terrific as the half-crazy, wildly impulsive Mickey, whose abduction by the Italians occupies much of the early going.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Strang previously said he struggled to express his distress, and this would lead to behaviour that was impulsive.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 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
A planned splurge can be enjoyed without damaging one’s finances, while an impulsive splurge has little thought behind it.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
"Can be a bit impulsive or reckless," he adds.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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