All my old instincts as a teacher, a school principal, and a repentant absentee father rose to attention.

His instinct to kill had risen, was hard for him to give up immediately.

Old professional instincts were rising within him.

An obscure instinct of pity rose in me.

His instincts for revenge and protection rising to the surface, Talon bristled.

Though Roberta had no way of knowing about her past with Brock, warning instincts rose again.

Yet, another instinct rose inside him as well--the need to protect this woman he loved so dearly.

No, within her a woman's deepest instincts were , rising to the full.

A primitive instinct rose in his breast, but quickly it was quelled by civilized inhibitions.

Protective brotherly instincts rose to the fore and he said, "I can kick him down here if you want."