force of habit
Example Sentences
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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
What do you need and what are you just keeping around from force of habit?
From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2018
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
