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- verb Present participle of
acclimatise .
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Examples
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All immigrants, however, suffer greatly in acclimatising.
Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887
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That's "acclimatising" people to it too - but Alex thinks a hi-tec security fence is "BEAUTIFUL" - it makes him salivate.
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There are days when City still find themselves acclimatising to a new status and the trouble that accompanies it.
David Platt takes pleasure in City's ability to win with toil 2011
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Sorry, UK viewers – if you're waiting for the show to air on BBC1, do come back here after Thursday's broadcastDan Martin's episode one blogIf viewers have found it hard acclimatising to the new transatlantic Torchwood, then spare a thought for Jack and Gwen.
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Manchester United, the defeated finalists, are refreshed, Real Madrid under Mourinho have improved and Manchester City's ambitions do not allow for a few seasons acclimatising to life among Europe's elite.
Chelsea's André Villas-Boas will try to succeed where others failed 2011
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With the game also due to be played in the Stadio Olimpico, rather than the compact Stadio Flaminio, England will need to do some acclimatising when they arrive in Italy on Thursday evening.
Six Nations 2012: Italy ready for physical battle with England 2012
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The Liberal Democrats spent their week in Liverpool acclimatising to their newfound status as a party of power and all the pleasure, pain and unpopularity that goes with that.
The Tories are still struggling to come to terms with the new order Andrew Rawnsley 2010
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Murray brushes aside Federer comments and focuses on acclimatising to Melbourne heat
Andy Murray swears by bad body language in Australian Open defeat | Martin Kelner 2011
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Most of the day was spent acclimatising -- a quick brunch with Stephen in a great little diner, then a wander through Promontory Point Park and along the shore of Lake Michigan.
Archive 2010-06-01 Hal Duncan 2010
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Most of the day was spent acclimatising -- a quick brunch with Stephen in a great little diner, then a wander through Promontory Point Park and along the shore of Lake Michigan.
Adventures of a Couch-Hopping Scribbler Part 2: That Toddlin Town Hal Duncan 2010
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