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whim

[hwim, wim] / ʰwɪm, wɪm /


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The 47th president is a man of many whims and some obsessions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Donatellis’ Instagram series, now called “Trust the Toddler,” started nearly four years ago on a whim when Donatelli was looking to share the joy of football with his infant daughter.

From Los Angeles Times

That has freed him to rule completely by whim.

From Salon

They acted like owners, obsessed over cash flow and didn’t pander to Wall Street’s whims.

From The Wall Street Journal

Just because it’s so easy for everyone to create content on a whim.

From Los Angeles Times