second nature
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It takes an exceptional piece of art to inspire audiences to think twice about what comes as second nature, to choose compassionate contemplation over ardent debate.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
It takes an exceptional piece of art to inspire audiences to think twice about what comes as second nature, to choose compassionate contemplation over ardent debate.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
The idea is that once it comes to gametime, passes can come from any direction and hauling them in becomes second nature because it’s such a familiar process.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025
“The way that she thinks and moves and speaks and acts and behaves is almost second nature because of how long I’ve lived in her,” Ramsey says.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025
Holly, in whom loyalty was second nature, had said no more to queer the pitch.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
