control a reflex

Examples (10)

• A trained martial artist learns to control the flinch reflex.
• It's difficult to control the gag reflex during a dental exam.
• He took a deep breath, trying to control his reflex to shout in anger.
• Experienced pilots must control their panic reflex during an emergency.
• The diver had to learn to control her breathing reflex underwater.
• Controlling your reflex to immediately apologize can be a sign of confidence.
• During the negotiation, she successfully controlled her reflex to show surprise.
• Soldiers are trained to control their startle reflex when they hear sudden loud noises.
• He finds it impossible to control the reflex that makes him sneeze in bright sunlight.
• With practice, you can control the reflex to interrupt people when they are speaking.