accustomed
Example Sentences
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Suppliers accustomed to catering to Apple’s every whim are gaining the leverage to demand that the iPhone maker pay more.
She had the stillness of someone accustomed to listening well and hard.
From Literature
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Venezuelans are accustomed to wild fluctuations in just about everything — the cost of food, the value of the bolívar, the availability of gasoline and electricity, internet access and more.
From Los Angeles Times
They have grown accustomed to playing in hostile environments and hope their “us against the world” mentality works in their favor once the playoffs start.
From Los Angeles Times
There is no single “right” course of action here, but all options should be discussed — perhaps more candidly than your friend group is accustomed to.
From MarketWatch
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