not used to

Example Sentences

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“Our findings suggest that a huge storm after a long calm can be more upsetting to people who are not used to bad weather,” the two authors wrote.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

"This industry is not used to thinking that way. They are used to saving money wherever they can."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

"It is vital that the actions of one man are not used to further stigmatise an already marginalised community," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“Most airlines are used for tourism, business traffic, they’re not used to going where missiles are flying,” said Gabriella Somerville, a private-charter specialist who has previously helped coordinate evacuation flights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“I’m sorry. I’m botching this. I'm not used to really talking, just on the Net. Look, I trust you, but I’m not the only one involved. So let’s wait, okay?”

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix