habit

Example Sentences

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"He's a very good player, he's scored goals in Premier League and he's gone to Saudi. Scoring goals is never a bad thing, it's not a bad habit to have," Rooney added.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

To soothe the resulting stomach aches, the macaques have developed a habit of "geophagy, the deliberate consumption of earth", a recent study has found.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

CBS said last year it canceled Colbert because it lost $40 million a year as the late-night viewing habit among audiences has eroded in the streaming era.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Rai, 31, picked up the unusual habit as a kid in England, where his hands would get cold in the winter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Perhaps from habit, then, Penelope’s aimless walking led her to the hall outside the princess’s bedroom.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood