wean on

phrasal verb

weaned on; weaning on; weans on
: to have (someone) see, use, or experience (something) often especially from a young age
usually used as (be) weaned on
a generation of kids weaned on television

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Its aesthetics, fantasy elements and a blend of practical and digital effects will be instantly endearing to audiences of a certain age but are modern enough and so well executed as to attract younger audiences weaned on the vfx-heavy fare of more recent decades. Jamie Lang, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025 Rexhepi was weaned on traditional horology from an early age. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024

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“Wean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wean%20on. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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