the urge

Example Sentences

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The brain must suppress the urge to read the word and instead focus on identifying the ink color.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Resisting the urge to chase the stock is the prudent move.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Both resisted the urge to panic and swim against the current, instead opting to float and await rescue as was taught to them by their father years before at their local swimming pool.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

I’ve been a lifelong DIY man, and the urge has been hard to break in retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Seven’s eyes filled with tears, and she quieted the urge to call out for her mom, to scream for her parents to help her.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega