killer instinct
noun
: an aggressive tenacious urge for domination in a struggle to attain a set goal
Examples of killer instinct in a Sentence
Her killer instincts have helped her become one of the top tennis players in the world.
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Thorne also shows killer instincts in his first feature as a director.
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Stephen Saito, Variety, 8 Sep. 2024
And perhaps a bit of driver skill (killer instinct) on Norris’ part.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Using her killer instincts and good-willed teacher power to prevent traumatizing her tots, Caroline and Dave try to protect the youngsters from being zombie dinner and guide them all to safety.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 16 July 2024
Mitchell keeps her kindness and killer instinct grippingly in balance.
—David Benedict, Variety, 6 July 2024
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Stephen Saito, Variety, 8 Sep. 2024
And perhaps a bit of driver skill (killer instinct) on Norris’ part.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Using her killer instincts and good-willed teacher power to prevent traumatizing her tots, Caroline and Dave try to protect the youngsters from being zombie dinner and guide them all to safety.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 16 July 2024
Mitchell keeps her kindness and killer instinct grippingly in balance.
—David Benedict, Variety, 6 July 2024
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“Killer instinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/killer%20instinct. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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