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a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
on a whim, we stopped at the roadside stand to get ice cream
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This role is essential for ensuring that change initiatives are not based on whims or untested ideas but are instead rooted in a deep understanding of organizational dynamics.
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Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Whims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whims. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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