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creature of habit



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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

But I’m a creature of habit, and so I do my odd, little eccentric things every day to get ready.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2025

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

Her mother was such a creature of habit that Izzy didn’t even bother to peek into her bedroom.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng


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