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accustoms

verb

present tense third-person singular of accustom

as in introduces

to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to the task of accustoming new recruits to shipboard life

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Compounding introduces another regulatory framework governed by federal and state requirements.

— Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Anna North introduces you to the genre via work by Annie Proulx, Kay Chronister, Seamus Heaney and more.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

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With a body thrashed by occupational hazards, Hsu, who is forty-four, orients his life nowadays around running Sci-Fi Fantasy, his skate company, and roaming the city to take pictures.

— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Boyd’s insight was that whoever observes and orients better gets inside their opponent’s decision cycle and dictates the fight.

— Nnamdi Iregbulem, Fortune, 29 July 2026

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The organization educates veterans about underutilized resources and opportunities.

— Monique John, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Eton College, located in the English county of Berkshire a stone’s throw from Windsor Castle, educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts around 270 students per academic year.

— Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

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Bathrooms are shared—a not-so-subtle feature that familiarizes everyone quickly.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
This week's batch of songs includes classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, paired with visuals that help kids learn more about team work and familiarizes bedtime routines.

— Annabelle Canela, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025

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