second nature

Example Sentences

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For example, cybersecurity training could teach simple, practiced routines and focus on creating habits, so that avoiding risky links becomes second nature.

From The Wall Street Journal

But in an organization built on service and community engagement, second nature quickly kicked in.

From Los Angeles Times

She did all this calmly, without seeming effort, for caring for children in this way was second nature to her and left her mind free to wander.

From Literature

He's still a teenager whose pace and ability to ghost past defenders is second nature to him.

From BBC

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