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Girmay fretted that the worlds course, with its nearly 18,000 feet of climbing, was too much—that African riders, especially ones unused to Kigali’s mile-high altitude, would have trouble finishing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Tom said he believed home study during lockdowns made many unused to school routine.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2024

Some of the works he championed upset critics and playgoers unused to nontraditional productions, but he was unapologetic.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

The 4-0 rout by Brentford in only Ten Hag’s second game in charge showcased the problems he would encounter by trying to impose his brand of soccer on players unused to his methods.

From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2023

Will very nearly smiled in response, because he was so unused to the sweetness and gentleness a woman could put into a smile, and it unsettled him.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman