There appeared to be only a dozen tents for 50,000 people, but already the territorial instinct was taking hold.

Then a cautious instinct took control and he brought himself up short.

Daniel's instinct had taken him safe through several battles, and the present situation might not be far short of another one.

But instinct had taken over and his shot was perfect.

I don't believe she was clear as to what was happening, but eventually her instincts took control.

Soon their paternal instincts take hold, and they grow attached to the child.

How quickly his fighter's instincts had taken hold again.

Is there any doubt where his instincts will take him?

Then the instinct for survival would take second place.

A protective instinct always took hold whenever he sent someone into a doubtful situation.