second nature
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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
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 eventually became second nature for her and the cast, she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
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
It’s funny how when you’ve been out of school for a little while—just two and a half weeks—what was second nature a few weeks ago feels like a different country with strange customs and rituals.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
