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killer instinct

[kil-er in-stingkt] / ˈkɪl ər ˈɪn stɪŋkt /




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I have zero killer instinct and, like most Americans today, no military background.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025

But although City monopolised possession, they lacked a killer instinct and paid for a sloppy piece of defending in the 23rd minute.

From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025

Head coach Kevin Rouet has accused his team of being "too Canadian" – lacking the killer instinct to put matches beyond teams.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025

"England had the chances to win that series. Have you got the killer instinct to win the Ashes in Australia? That's going to be the big question."

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2025

But the killer instinct is dead in fighters today and it has to be ignited.

From Vital Ingredient by Llewellyn


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