instinctively

Example Sentences

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Newhouse was instinctively private, but behind that, Boccardi said, was a generous man, at home anywhere and curious about everything.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Running a business will also usually require that you keep up with the times, something not all of us old-timers are instinctively inclined to do.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

But we get used to new tech quickly and turn to it instinctively.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

She said that because her younger sibling was with her and the incident lasted "so long" - she estimates several minutes - she instinctively reacted.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Her hand went to the spot just below her throat, almost instinctively.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro