1.   And Brazilians, long accustomed to government corruption, typically expect little from the grand economic schemes launched over the years.

2.   Audiences at Fort Worth Dallas Ballet, long accustomed to the Balanchine repertoire, have seen a definite break toward greater diversity this season.

3.   New Orleanians, long accustomed to crowds and chaos, are looking forward to the event, but their attitude is still a bit blase.

4.   The Fox administration will present special challenges for Washington, long accustomed to dealing with an authoritarian government in Mexico.

5.   Layoffs are legal but new to Korean workers, long accustomed to lifetime employment.