second nature

Example Sentences

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That way, McIlroy said, it felt second nature to Nicklaus when the event actually began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

It takes an exceptional piece of art to inspire audiences to think twice about what comes as second nature, to choose compassionate contemplation over ardent debate.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

For example, cybersecurity training could teach simple, practiced routines and focus on creating habits, so that avoiding risky links becomes second nature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

“The way that she thinks and moves and speaks and acts and behaves is almost second nature because of how long I’ve lived in her,” Ramsey says.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

Mostly, we spent our time in the training center, breaking skills down and putting them back together again until our execution became second nature.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles