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
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
Dodger fans, wait till next year ... oops, force of habit.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2020
Jon pushed himself onto an elbow, his hand reaching for Longclaw by force of habit as the camp began to stir.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
