reflex
Example Sentences
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Like a teenage reflex, I sprinted to the comments to see what people were saying.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
The bots possess an exhausting reflex to present both sides of every issue, creating a false, artificial balance even when the counterargument is absurd.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
“When geopolitical tensions spike, some risk-averse investors feel a reflex to act immediately,” even on purchases that might be unaffordable or speculative investments, said Ulin.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
It becomes activated as the baby stretches these tissues, triggering a neural reflex that boosts uterine contractions.
From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026
My startle reflex is a lot more sensitive these days.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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