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impulsively

ADVERB
imprudently
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As far as the eye can see, it’s the grab-on-the-go, fleeting-moments-of-pleasure food that, perhaps guiltily, people impulsively crave.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Dr. Zamorano noted that the effect was strongest among the most devoted fans, whose self-regulatory systems temporarily failed when their team identity felt threatened -- explaining why some fans may react impulsively during high-stakes moments.

From Science Daily • Nov. 11, 2025

Nearly half of social-media users say they have impulsively bought an item they first saw on their social-media feed, according to a Capital One Shopping Research report published in May.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025

He reportedly told the Times that he had "reacted impulsively" and quickly deleted the comments, as they did not reflect his values.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

At the last moment Kit had turned back to Mercy and cried impulsively, “Oh, if only you could go, too, Mercy 1 How can you bear it, always staying behind?”

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




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