killer instinct
Americannoun
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killer instincts
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When the calendar flipped to 2025, Korda’s killer instinct shut back off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
But although City monopolised possession, they lacked a killer instinct and paid for a sloppy piece of defending in the 23rd minute.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
Head coach Kevin Rouet has accused his team of being "too Canadian" – lacking the killer instinct to put matches beyond teams.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025
He used to cheer and be very expressive but he has an absolute killer instinct about him at the moment in everything he does.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2025
But the killer instinct is dead in fighters today and it has to be ignited.
From Vital Ingredient by Llewellyn
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