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🎧 Podcast 1 — Introduction

Impulse

Noun · /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Definition
A sudden strong urge to act; also, a driving force or signal transmitted through a medium.
Origin
From Latin impulsus (a push, pressure), from impellere — in- (against) + pellere (to drive, push). Entered English in the 17th century.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use

Impulse in Conversation

Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue

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🌟 Podcast 3 — Prompt Engineering

Impulse — AI Prompts

5 copyable & speakable prompt cards · Google UK English voices

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