get used to
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“It’s something that all Romanians experience. We get used to it, but at the same time, it’s a bit annoying.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
"I know we shouldn't get used to terrible things like this, but because they keep happening, I've stopped being surprised," she told the BBC.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Economists said investors will generally have to get used to going into Fed meetings without knowing the outcome.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
He’s lived long enough to get used to the feeling of being unfortunately, awfully correct.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
She said I’d have to get used to it if I was going to learn to work the roots.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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