accustom

Example Sentences

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In fashion, white has long been a staple rather than a statement and as a Colour of the Year it presents a different challenge to designers more accustomed to bold shades.

From BBC

“But these parents have become so accustomed to it that it has become their new normal.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Frankly, it’s been inspiring to watch the reaction of fans who aren’t accustomed to our absurd marketplace, who aren’t already beaten down by the costs and fees and are calling the organizers out.

From The Wall Street Journal

In New York and other coastal cities, I’m accustomed to inflated prices for popcorn and soda — hey, the moviegoing experience just isn’t the same without them.

From Salon

A California Christmas was a big change: For one thing, I was accustomed to spending the holiday bundled up inside, not sitting out on the patio.

From Los Angeles Times