force of habit
Example Sentences
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“Our ideals seem to recede in the face of reality, a certain force of habit takes over, and the difficulties that once seemed unimaginable appear to challenge our fidelity.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 6, 2023
Perhaps it was force of habit that when Paul George discussed how the Clippers could manage their deep roster’s looming crunch for playing time Monday, the star forward called on using “the Team USA approach.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2022
While the host, in part, was deflecting, the deflection was also a force of habit.
From Slate ● May 17, 2022
By force of habit, I switch on the radio.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2022
Still only half awake, I go into the bathroom and, by force of habit, turn on the shower, then realize I forgot to get a towel.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
