impulse
Example Sentences
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Even in the midst of such a pan, Mr. Rich insists on what he calls the “minimal, rock-bottom essential of art”—the “humane impulse” that generates empathy.
A surge in Chinese exports to Europe is helping to push down goods prices, providing a disinflationary impulse that is offsetting some of the upward pressure from energy costs, he said.
On impulse I told the pastor to wait and ran upstairs.
From Literature
In any case, it’s fully in keeping with the Founders’ aim of making the Senate a body that checks public impulses.
Treasury yields continue to rise together, markets are likely pricing an inflationary impulse.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
