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 • Dec. 9, 2025

Despite assumptions that handwashing may be "second nature" after Covid-19, Dr Pablo Pereira Doel from the University of Surrey said this behaviour could "directly affect patient safety".

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2025

"The difficulty is that our phones have become so much a part of our day-to-day life that recording and sharing has become second nature," she added.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

With runners in scoring position, Woolery did what’s become second nature — she brought them home, and did so with a bang.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2025

But after a few seconds the translation became second nature to me.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse