sudden inclination

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Field Marshal von Hindenburg saw no importance in the raising of an American army, because if it were sent abroad Japan might "show a sudden inclination to square old accounts with America."

From The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. by Various

The sudden inclination passed, and there remained nothing but an overwhelming sense of disappointment, by which I was crushed for a few minutes, while still the doctor's mocking laughter sounded in my ears.

From The Lady of the Ice A Novel by De Mille, James

We expressed our thanks, but Susquesus causing the canoe to make a sudden inclination towards the shore, the conversation was suddenly interrupted.

From Satanstoe by Cooper, James Fenimore

Even when he had opened the door she felt a sudden inclination to call him back.

From Kingdom of the Blind by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

Thereupon Miss Westlake's horse developed a sudden inclination to go very slowly.

From The Early Bird A Business Man's Love Story by Brown, Arthur William