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accustomed

[uh-kuhs-tuhmd] / əˈkʌs təmd /




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They have become accustomed to rising from bed whenever the electricity blinks on, no matter the hour, to cook and do laundry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s possible that the public will become accustomed to AI slop as entertainment content, or that AI video quality will become essentially indistinguishable from filmed live action.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The East African nation is more accustomed to high-profile wildlife crimes involving elephant tusks and rhino horns.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

From the beginning, Mets fans accustomed themselves to cheering on a losing club.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

He looks taken aback by the question, as if it’s not something he’s accustomed to talking about.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse