as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
the task of accustoming new recruits to shipboard life
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In this high-tech, digital era, we’re accustomed to instant gratification in so many facets of our lives, but that shouldn’t apply to our homes, notes one Dallas designer.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
Employees who are accustomed to managing multiple responsibilities may demonstrate greater adaptability and resilience, which are valuable traits in a rapidly changing business environment.
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—William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
While Spain is accustomed to autumn storms that sometimes bring seasonal flooding, the recent downpours have resulted in the deadliest floods in living memory.
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Late-game relievers are accustomed to only an inning of work.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
Employees who are accustomed to managing multiple responsibilities may demonstrate greater adaptability and resilience, which are valuable traits in a rapidly changing business environment.
Competitive Edge in Hiring.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
While Spain is accustomed to autumn storms that sometimes bring seasonal flooding, the recent downpours have resulted in the deadliest floods in living memory.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Late-game relievers are accustomed to only an inning of work.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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The McRib was introduced in 1981, but rather than becoming a permanent menu item, it has been made available only in limited runs over the last four decades.Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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ColourPop, Mac Cosmetics and even Balmain have also introduced collections and capsules based on the Netflix series.Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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This is the price of a rapid advance in global notoriety: Masses rush to familiarize, align, and occasionally embarrass themselves.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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Ultimately, familiarizing yourself with THISTL’s work can be the best first step.Quispe López, Them, 31 Oct. 2024
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Start by educating your team on the true costs and potential returns of AI personalization.Andy Kaiser, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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In addition, the NCAA, whose enforcement staff includes a sports betting unit that specializes in betting cases, has recently expanded efforts to monitor games and educate players in the wake of legalized sports gambling.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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Diversity Enhances Tech Capabilities When more women join tech teams, the focus often shifts from being purely technical to also becoming very customer oriented, delivering higher-quality products.Corinne Post, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Unfolding just hours after the jolt of Election Day, the seventh annual edition of the fest brought together various constituencies from across entertainment and technology trying to orient themselves in a changing world.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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