conditioned

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Universe conditioned us to worship such false idols, portraying wealthy, aristocratic heroes as our greatest defense against alien threats and vigilantes working beyond the reach of the law as the true keepers of justice.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

In both cases, the ball took a deflection off the body before hitting the arm, and fans have been conditioned into thinking this means there cannot be a penalty.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Live Nation said it never conditioned concerts on a venue’s use of Ticketmaster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

We’ve been socially conditioned to avoid the exact behaviors that would create wealth and visibility and leadership and opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

It was something of a necessity for Boots, who, in addition to stew, had conditioned her curls With some kind of pudding.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins