Example Sentences
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The episode punctuated how reflexively we latch onto the idea of weakness as the primary outgrowth of racial injustice.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
And, because these two companies in particular are so large, they attract passive funds even as the float becomes smaller, driving share prices reflexively higher.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
“Any reporting to the contrary is false. We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
We reflexively, unfortunately, think in these kinds of legal terms, but my point in this piece is that we let the dominance of law-speak gradually silence our moral voice.
From Slate ● Feb. 3, 2026
I jerk my head back reflexively but she’s already busy gathering her things.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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