killer instinct

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Recent Examples of killer instinct Norris is a one-lap specialist who struggles with starts and lacks the killer instinct to challenge Verstappen. Rob Reed, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 The slick shooting, killer instinct, and trash talk combined to create the greatest scorer in WNBA history. 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 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
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Noun
  • Brown rice protein: With the starch extracted, brown rice is an excellent source of protein.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
  • This keeps it lasting longer and boosts its resistant starch content, which is brilliant for gut health.
    Emily English, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • Thankfully, the astonishing Deirdre O’Connell has brought Francis to life with vivacity, humor, and grit.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 May 2025
  • From a spirited young girl splashing in the brown waters of Galveston to a woman carving her place as a wife, mother and businesswoman, Mama Tina's journey is full of grit, grace and resilience.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • His band, which included former San Diego guitarist Jose Rios, played with spunk and well-calibrated precision whether delivering uptempo funk and hip-hop numbers, tender R&B love songs or slinky reggae grooves.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
  • Owing to her Western spunk, talent for deduction, ability to identify a tobacco scent Holmes cannot and the detective’s need for a sidekick, she’s made his assistant.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Add Lowry to the list of professional golfers who lost in heartbreaking fashion and did not have the gumption to stand up and face the music.
    Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
  • In addition to curiosity and resourcefulness, Perino says writing skills and a healthy dose of gumption can sometimes produce good results.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But Belvidere is roaring back because of its own pluck.
    Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 19 May 2025
  • Camille Rutherford brings the right amount of pluck and uncertainty as the perpetually single Parisian bookseller Agathe, a lover of books and words.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Vodka enthusiasts looking for a high-quality spirit that also supports LGBTQ+ causes.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • For your weekend Going out Sunday Funday: Australian actor Felix Mallard loves to surf and chase breakfast burritos on his perfect Sunday Funday in L.A. Celebrate Pride: With Pride Month officially beginning today, here are 11 fantastic ways to celebrate your creative L.A. spirit.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • That’s why Telefilm is investing heavily in initiatives that connect Canadian creators with global markets, including First Look, which introduces Canadian films in post-production to U.S. sales agents and festival programmers.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 June 2025
  • In March 2024, Galassi formally notified the Italian oversight committee of the buyback initiative.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • In the nineteen-sixties, Lebanon had explored an attempt at self-reliance.
    Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
  • While China’s push to expand its manufacturing capabilities is part of its goal to achieve self-reliance, especially in high-tech sectors, this could run counter to the Trump administration’s demands that China address its trade imbalances, experts warn.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 29 May 2025

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“Killer instinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killer%20instinct. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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