Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In an impulsive manner; by impulse.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb In an impulsive manner.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adverb In an
impulsive manner; withforce ; byimpulse .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
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McCain impulsively threatens critics over 'hothead' accusations
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McCain impulsively threatens critics over 'hothead' accusations
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McCain impulsively threatens critics over 'hothead' accusations
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McCain impulsively threatens critics over 'hothead' accusations
Did George Osborne pose for picture dressed up in plus fours? 2009
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McCain impulsively threatens critics over 'hothead' accusations
Happy St Patrick's Day from Animal, Beaker and the Swedish Chef 2009
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McCain impulsively threatens critics over 'hothead' accusations
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McCain impulsively threatens critics over 'hothead' accusations
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"Yes, I've read 'm," he broke in impulsively, spurred on to exhibit and make the most of his little store of book knowledge, desirous of showing her that he was not wholly a stupid clod.
Chapter 1 2010
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McCain impulsively threatens critics over 'hothead' accusations
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McCain impulsively threatens critics over 'hothead' accusations
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