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
Because of that, it is often blamed when we act impulsively or feel unsure of ourselves.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 19, 2026
Financial advisers also suggest finding an “accountability partner” — a spouse, friend or family member to share purchase decisions with whose role is to talk you out of acting impulsively.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2025
“Neeley, let’s go up on the roof,” said Francie impulsively, “and see how the whole world looks at the beginning of a year.”
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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