creature of habit
Example Sentences
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“My grandfather is a creature of habit and used to running the business his way,” says Gerard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
Clarke is a creature of habit and it's difficult to see any of these guys getting in the shake-up now.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
He seems like a creature of habit, especially after placing multiple orders in the same week following a spark during his first conversation with Charlie.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2025
Nadal, a creature of habit, as his precisely aligned water bottles make plain, was clear after beating Auger-Aliassime that he wanted a day match.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2022
He * * Charles was a creature of habit, and the whole family’s routine revolved around his.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
