come naturally
idiom
: to be an ability that a person or animal is born with
Musical talent comes naturally to that family.
Memorizing important dates in history came naturally to him in school.
Working with sheep comes naturally to sheepdogs.
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Abdul Arafat The shift between artist and disruptor-entrepreneur has come naturally for Mr Eazi, who grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, and Accra, Ghana, twin poles of the Afrobeats landscape.
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Lee Middleton, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
While strong decision-making doesn’t come naturally to everyone, it can be cultivated; this is one reason why aspiring leaders, in particular, seek out coaching services: to become demonstrably better at making decisions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Most of my earnings went on clothes, nights out and towards a girls’ holiday, though a big chunk did also go on repairs to my mum’s car — driving did not come naturally to me.
—refinery29.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Conclusion The qualities that distinguish great CEOs—decisive action, proactive adaptation and a relentless commitment to self-improvement—may not come naturally to all executives, but they can be developed through training.
—Maren Perry, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Lee Middleton, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
While strong decision-making doesn’t come naturally to everyone, it can be cultivated; this is one reason why aspiring leaders, in particular, seek out coaching services: to become demonstrably better at making decisions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Most of my earnings went on clothes, nights out and towards a girls’ holiday, though a big chunk did also go on repairs to my mum’s car — driving did not come naturally to me.
—refinery29.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Conclusion The qualities that distinguish great CEOs—decisive action, proactive adaptation and a relentless commitment to self-improvement—may not come naturally to all executives, but they can be developed through training.
—Maren Perry, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Come naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20naturally. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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