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While “Jeopardy!” stands taller than most of the competition on traditional TV, it’s part of a habit that is slowly fading away as streaming platforms are the video destination of choice for viewers under 50.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

According to Elliot Major, the reason UK state schools have a long summer holiday stems from the habit of private schools giving their pupils long breaks to allow for seasonal travel.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Holly is already known to police because she’s in the habit of sneaking into the house where she grew up and sleeping there overnight, to the vexation of the current owners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

Because well-learned behaviors move into brain circuits that are less dependent on conscious control, simply trying to think about something else may not be enough to break an unwanted habit.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

Surgeons continued the common habit of holding a knife between their teeth to free their hands while operating.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

To address these issues, advisers will review a couple’s cash flow, savings and spending habits along with each spouse’s income and job stability.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026

Los Angeles has been squeezed by Hollywood’s consolidation and cost cutting in the face of changing moviegoing habits, the rise of streaming and continued cord-cutting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

The researchers also collected information about each person's sleeping habits, personality, cognitive abilities, and psychological characteristics.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026

By the time many families arrive at his clinic, unhealthy habits have already become deeply ingrained.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

Risen or not, it soon became clear to me that Frankie hadn’t climbed above his old habits.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros