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accustomed

[uh-kuhs-tuhmd] / əˈkʌs təmd /




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John Roberts does this magic trick: Do something small, get people accustomed to it, then do it big.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Tennis players are accustomed to competing in high temperatures - but not necessarily at the French Open.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The board of the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn. was accustomed to regular meetings with the district council member, president Matt Epstein said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Investors long accustomed to Citi’s ups-and-downs probably won’t give it credit for hitting the next level before improvement shows up clearly in the numbers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

According to Seale, the Hermitage servants, accustomed to simpler farm life, were overwhelmed when thousands of people descended on the White House to celebrate Jackson’s inauguration.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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