without prompting

Dysfunction in the VA scheduling system has been the target of watchdog reports for years—without prompting an overhaul.

Over the weekend, three customers came up to Parker, without prompting, and thanked him for the quality of the customer service.

She went into position one without prompting as they jumped and began to free-fall.

Herbits had acted on his own, without prompting from anyone at the Pentagon.

Without prompting, Lady Helen launched into her own Biennale shoe history.

Often, when a certain spot was manipulated, the patient would begin to cough without prompting.

We should let children's feelings take their natural course without prompting.

He felt that something precious would be saved to him if she confided in him without prompting, without urging.

Thereafter, without prompting, as a matter of course when handed a bone, he carried it to the corner.

I found that my men, without prompting, had established a brisk trade in fire-wood.