accustomed to
Example Sentences
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Mr. Coyne, accustomed to more solitary work as a writer, reveled in the camaraderie and the sense of common purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Adult students start the day with morning songs and dancing, helping them get accustomed to the work of educating 2- and 3-year-olds.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
It would be an adjustment for someone accustomed to traditional Medicare to switch to an Advantage plan and bump up against these restrictions, says Louise Norris, health policy analyst at MedicareResources.org External link.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Although Holman is accustomed to working on glamorous big budget productions, he is also fiercely proud of his working class roots.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
He said this with such a grave and practiced tone, the kind of voice accustomed to delivering bad news to people who are unaccustomed to accepting it.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
