second nature

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It eventually became second nature for her and the cast, she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Taking part in a panel discussion about male suicide with host Greg James, he said that would help open discussions "become second nature to us all" and reflected on his own strategies for processing emotions.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 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

“It was very much second nature to us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025

On the other hand, when you count backward, it is second nature.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife