bad habit
Example Sentences
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The bad habit is also common in school, politics and business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
"He's a very good player, he's scored goals in Premier League and he's gone to Saudi. Scoring goals is never a bad thing, it's not a bad habit to have," Rooney added.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
You would likely not see any money you gave him, so even loaning him money would merely start a bad habit that could be hard to break.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 21, 2026
But they can certainly be overused by casual consumers — so much so that the apps become a bad habit.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2026
She had a bad habit of bumping into stuff and getting scratches and bruises.
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
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