accustomed to

Example Sentences

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Buyers, for their part, have grown more accustomed to high housing payments, with pending home sales rising, and may be less likely to back out due to sticker shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

But for an English football icon who is accustomed to success, Lampard will want to ensure his team have a fighter's chance of staying up.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

And while he had only two turnovers, they were the type to turn a tide, the type we’re not accustomed to witnessing from James.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Wall Street also has grown accustomed to Mastercard beating estimates.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

A fortnight in sailor pants had made her accustomed to having pockets, and she saw no need to give them up.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood