I was very uncomfortable with this conversation; my prospects for making a successful travelogue, at least in the customary mode, seemed to be fading.

It takes some effort to step out of the customary mode of wall-gazing and into Mr. Piano's train of thought.

Throughout the 18th century, the miscellany was the customary mode through which popular verse and occasional poetry would be printed, circulated, and consumed.

But it may be an inquiry worth pursuing whether in reflective mankind the mechanical promptings of instinct are not affected by the customary mode of thought.

However, Mrs. Seaton, I am able and willing to defend my customary mode of speech.

Psyche landed neatly on her feet beside him, just as if this were her customary mode of dismounting; Whirl rolled over twice before getting righted.

He was an American and that meant he could be treated only according to certain established rules, certain legal procedures, and certain customary modes of action.

Primarily, however, skirts are the customary and respectable mode of dress.

I suggest that you save your five dollars, sir, and try the customary mode of entry.

This is just Cameron in customary subliminal rabble-rousing mode.