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conditioning

[kuhn-dish-uh-ning] / kənˈdɪʃ ə nɪŋ /


NOUN
brainwashing
Synonyms


NOUN
Pavlovian conditioning
Synonyms




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Food spoils because of a lack of refrigeration, and people can’t use air conditioning or fans as temperatures rise to the high 80s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In May 1993, Bill Clinton signed an executive order conditioning the annual renewal of China’s most favored nation trade status on “substantial progress” in human rights issues.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

They may also improve stem cell transplantation outcomes in older patients and enhance conditioning methods used in gene therapy.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Newman: The State Building and Construction Trades Council of California and a long roster of various trades locals representing such crafts as sheet metal and air conditioning, plumbers and electrical workers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Lin was listed as the official trainer of the horse, but the actual conditioning had been done by Jimmy Smith, Tom’s son.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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