acclimate
Example Sentences
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There is a lot of turnover, because new hires who don’t acclimate don’t last long.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
After agreeing to work with Stolz, Corby didn’t bother trying to acclimate himself to the current training methodology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
It’s just about maintaining visible resistance so people don’t slowly acclimate to this new environment.
From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025
The nonprofit National Sleep Foundation recommends people gradually adjust their sleep schedule to acclimate to the reconfigured clock, including by napping, and use relaxation techniques such as meditation and breathing exercises to calm themselves.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025
“You have to try to acclimate as soon as possible to the time difference so you can be at your best when you compete,” he said.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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