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instinct

[in-stingkt] / ɪnˈstɪŋkt /


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Paying attention to the little things doesn’t just improve the dish; it trains the cook to notice, experiment and trust instincts.

From Salon

That instinct and timing inside the box was what made him a fan favourite at Everton, for whom he scored 57 goals in 239 league appearances.

From BBC

Often when we’re upset with a spouse or loved one, our instinct is to argue heatedly or completely shut down.

From The Wall Street Journal

Our instincts—to dominate, to reproduce, to seek shelter—are not distinct from those that do not have the luxury of language to communicate them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eva says for her and Herbert, such experiences have made it an "instinct" to provide a home for people who have nothing.

From BBC