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spontaneous

[spon-tey-nee-uhs] / spɒnˈteɪ ni əs /


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“Jair Bolsonaro has always had a more direct, spontaneous and, often, more impulsive style. Flávio naturally has a calmer, more conciliatory manner.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

The trio has reunited for “So Unanchored,” a weekly podcast fueled by spontaneous riffs on their years together, pop culture and their deep friendship.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

These women take themselves on solo dates, embark on spontaneous road trips, and even push through the awkwardness of attending parties alone.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

“When people are living together, there’s the opportunity for spontaneous interaction, rather than formal events. There’s immediacy to connecting when people are in the same space.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

There was a spontaneous burst of applause, and he made his way back to his seat.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements




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