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Recent Examples of killer instinct
Could Rhodes muster up some killer instinct to put Cena away?
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Similar deal, albeit acting secrets instead of killer instinct?
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
Charlotte needs to develop the killer instinct that turns comfortable leads into victories, not crushing disappointments that define the season.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025
Will Joe finally find that perfect love he’s been searching for, or will his killer instincts ruin everything yet again?
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Similar deal, albeit acting secrets instead of killer instinct?
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
Charlotte needs to develop the killer instinct that turns comfortable leads into victories, not crushing disappointments that define the season.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025
Will Joe finally find that perfect love he’s been searching for, or will his killer instincts ruin everything yet again?
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for killer instinct
Noun
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Transfer the pasta or other starch to individual plates and top with the Bolognese sauce.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the classic version, refried beans bring a hyper-comforting hit of starch accented by the salty queso duro and crema, whose sheer level of funk rivals that of some fungal cheeses.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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Even if Schottenheimer wants to deny it, a lot of the grit that players and the owner pointed to that was shown in the game goes right back to him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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It's always been known for its grit, undergoing major reconstruction projects in the mid-2000s when Swift was in the area.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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People on TikTok were taken by Reagan's sudden spunk.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Howard preferred simmer to boil, sugar to sass, and never lacked spunk.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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The movie then fast-forwards 16 years, where weed and alcohol have replaced triggers and gumption in Bob’s daily existence.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Fitzgerald’s gumption as a deep field-goal kicker was tested with the Panthers up, 7-0, and having all the momentum.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Sep. 2025
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The judge relented in the face of his daughter’s determination, perhaps more than a little proud of her patriotic pluck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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The opening acoustic guitar plucks get strong low-mid resonance to sound nice and big, while the higher frequencies receive enough attention to convey string texture.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2025
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Throughout an offseason devoted to expansive training, that spirit was on full display — including during the lively knockout games at Prentiss’ gym.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wrangler and Filson have come together to create a collection that captures the spirit of the American frontier.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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This includes several initiatives, including firearm injury prevention, teen driver safety and car seat safety.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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From digital strategies to face-to-face deal-making, circulation remains a priority for organizers, with initiatives like the popular Re>Birth program, now in its third edition.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The nonprofit has helped community members of all ages and abilities through programs that emphasize self-reliance, community and respect.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Ugandans are taking steps toward self-reliance by producing drugs locally.—
Brian Simpson,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Killer instinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killer%20instinct. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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