conditioned

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In both cases, the ball took a deflection off the body before hitting the arm, and fans have been conditioned into thinking this means there cannot be a penalty.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

We’ve been socially conditioned to avoid the exact behaviors that would create wealth and visibility and leadership and opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

As the head of Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil company wrote on Thursday, “This moment requires clarity. So let’s be clear: the Strait of Hormuz is not open. Access is being restricted, conditioned and controlled.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

We have all been conditioned for objects to work intuitively and instantly.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

“When your entire allowance for the week is only three bucks, you learn to budget your time! That’s why I’m conditioned to hate being late!”

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio