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
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
He's still a teenager whose pace and ability to ghost past defenders is second nature to him.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025
We were expected to learn each technique quickly and to practice what we had learned on our own until it became second nature.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
