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Recent Examples of killer instinct
The slick shooting, killer instinct, and trash talk combined to create the greatest scorer in WNBA history.
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Zach Harper, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Before his passing, Kobe Bryant would routinely mention Taurasi as the most polished player in women’s hoops and praise her killer instinct.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Until the Rangers acquire a killer instinct and a desire to crush their opponents no cup is going to be at the end of the rainbow.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
The Avs lost some of the killer instinct and became more passive, looking for pretty plays instead of simple shots against a beleaguered Blues squad.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
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Zach Harper, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Before his passing, Kobe Bryant would routinely mention Taurasi as the most polished player in women’s hoops and praise her killer instinct.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Until the Rangers acquire a killer instinct and a desire to crush their opponents no cup is going to be at the end of the rainbow.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
The Avs lost some of the killer instinct and became more passive, looking for pretty plays instead of simple shots against a beleaguered Blues squad.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for killer instinct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for killer instinct
Noun
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Potatoes also act as a thickener; potato starch is good for thickening sauces or dressings.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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While a blend of potato starch and water (2 tablespoons each) can replace an egg in cooking and baking during the eight-day celebration.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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And don’t blink —Auburn and Michigan are set to light up the arena in a battle of athleticism and grit.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.—
Vinesh Sukumaran,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Like things could change for the better if only a few teenagers with the right balance of spunk and smarts showed up.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Think of Usher’s costume-leaning spunk, Erykah Badu’s eccentricity, Teyana Taylor’s punk sensibility, Lauryn Hill’s just-go-for-it attitude, and Gunna who is experimental at times.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
12 Mar. 2025
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As for the decorative changes, some were straightforward, while others required at least a little gumption.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Or, rather, how many players in Murillo’s position would ever have the wit and gumption to try to pull it off?—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Yes, Republicans have been getting an earful from their districts, but those skirmishes are going to look perfectly benign compared to what a vindictive Trump could unleash for lawmakers who show too much pluck.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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In 2015, an exceedingly polite, marmalade-slurping fellow in a floppy felt hat and blue duffel coat arrived in theaters and offered an uplifting story about tolerance and pluck.—
Brooks Barnes,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Afternoon Tea highlighting the spirit of Thailand is available at hotels in Bangkok, London at Park Lane and Singapore.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Derik Faye, alongside Richard Branson and Howard Schultz, embodies the spirit of triumph over circumstances, offering enduring lessons on navigating risk, embracing change, overcoming setbacks, adapting to sacrifice, and maintaining a realistic perspective.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Of course, there is the possibility that some of these initiatives, plans and advisory committees will somehow resurface in some other forms in the near future.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Be a more empathetic one Employers were scored on several factors, including DEI initiatives, sustainability, compensation and benefits, training and career development, work-life balance, working environment, company image, mental well-being, job security and corporate culture.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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By implementing reciprocal tariffs, President Trump is trying to level the playing field and generate revenue for the government while signaling a move away from globalization toward economic self-reliance.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Country Montessori School is dedicated to sparking each child’s self-reliance, empathy, and resilience.—
Jose Bolanos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Killer instinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killer%20instinct. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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