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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While that’s lofty praise, there is much to love about Edwards’ killer instinct.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 May 2024
Liberals will see it as a stomach-churning making-of-a-monster account while the MAGA faithful might conceivably misconstrue it as an endorsement of their guy, who has made the killer instinct his brand.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
The killer instinct in Murray appears to be raging in the dying light as the prospect of family life and a move away from the back-breaking practice ground looms large.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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Purdue basketball news
How to watch:No. 1 Purdue basketball vs. No. 8 Illinois TV, radio, streaming for Big Ten matchup
Boilermakers win:Does Purdue basketball have killer instinct?
—Evan Frank, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Jan. 2024
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 May 2024
Liberals will see it as a stomach-churning making-of-a-monster account while the MAGA faithful might conceivably misconstrue it as an endorsement of their guy, who has made the killer instinct his brand.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
The killer instinct in Murray appears to be raging in the dying light as the prospect of family life and a move away from the back-breaking practice ground looms large.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Streaming: SiriusXM Channels 196 and 958, Varsity Network, Fubo, Sling
Purdue basketball news
How to watch:No. 1 Purdue basketball vs. No. 8 Illinois TV, radio, streaming for Big Ten matchup
Boilermakers win:Does Purdue basketball have killer instinct?
—Evan Frank, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Jan. 2024
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“Killer instinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/killer%20instinct. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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