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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'instinct was to' is correct and it is usable in written English.
You can use this phrase to talk about a strong, natural urge or impulse that someone has. For example: "As soon as he saw the fire, his instinct was to call the fire department."
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My instinct was to filibuster.
Instinct was to not accept.
Her instinct was to run.
His instinct was to bide his time.
Your instinct was to keep them.
Her first instinct was to recoil.
Her first instinct was to fight.
My instinct was to say no.
His instinct was to flee.
Mr Garnier's first instinct was to fight.
The first instinct was to fight.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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