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Kwan said she would attend presentations with her sales team and rehearse what she saw in the mirror “over and over and over again” until it became second nature.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

But practice really does make it second nature — and the practice itself is, conveniently, delicious.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

That way, McIlroy said, it felt second nature to Nicklaus when the event actually began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

It eventually became second nature for her and the cast, she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

“Running is second nature to me, it’s not something I have to think about.”

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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