instinctively

Example Sentences

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The electrical field created by the device’s magnetic technology is exponentially greater than anything a shark would encounter naturally, so they instinctively avoid it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

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

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

From Slate • May 6, 2026

At times, they draw that line in different places - Habboo is more instinctively protective of what should remain private while Laing is more comfortable letting even the most personal moments play out on screen.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The thought of those cuffs made me smile, and I found my hand going instinctively to my hip, where a set had hung during my simulation.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin