habitual

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Justice Neil Gorsuch, a conservative, pushed back saying that even early American presidents might have qualified as "habitual drunkards" by the standards of today.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Morning show viewing is habitual and a change in the host chair could lead King’s fans to abandon the program.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Ms Morris said there was a lot of habitual technology-use and perseverance with a book might not have the same dopamine hit, but she added: "The paper book will always have its place."

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

She’s the eldest child of John Cheever, the 20th-century literary titan whose short-story collections and novels were once enormous bestsellers and habitual prizewinners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

When her key rattled the door, Mr. Freeman would have already asked his habitual question, “Hey, Bibbi, have a good time?”

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou