conditioned

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In both cases, the ball took a deflection off the body before hitting the arm, and fans have been conditioned into thinking this means there cannot be a penalty.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

We have all been conditioned for objects to work intuitively and instantly.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Los Angeles and Tucson, Ariz. Despite many close friendships, especially with women, he was at heart a loner, conditioned, possibly, by clinical depression, for which he sought electroshock therapy even though it addled his brain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Assemblyman Avelino Valencia, whose district includes Angel Stadium, has introduced state legislation that could require any sale or new lease of the stadium property be conditioned upon the team reverting to the Anaheim Angels name.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

They were Alphas, of course; but even Alphas have been well conditioned.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley