Example Sentences

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So then how, for example, does a newborn sea turtle instinctually know to follow the moonlight?

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

We also both cook instinctually and I think guests can see that on the plate.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2024

Kubota worked instinctually, by moving and placing the plant materials, rocks and design elements in the landscape until he saw them exactly where he wanted them.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2023

It’s the latest in a slew of Yahritza songs that might be heard as unerringly odd if they weren’t so instinctually pop.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2023

The idea for the move grew on Bobby slowly, instinctually at first, without any conscious rationale.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady