accustom

Example Sentences

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Trent, the former customer the Roosevelt Bartell, ended up at the Rite Aid in Wedgwood, where she said she’s had to accustom herself to long waits.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2023

Several mahouts went to Sri Lanka in advance to accustom the animal to being caged so he wouldn’t panic during the trip to Thailand.

From Washington Times • Jul. 2, 2023

Apparently convinced of the virtues of modesty, he never seemed to accustom himself to the perquisites of fame and high office.

From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2021

You can accustom yourself to believing things without support or believing things without empirical validation or believing by simply brushing aside questions.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2021

The cottage was full of memories, but it was easier to accustom the mind to new ones and train it to the loss in surroundings that were so different at this time of year.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford