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habitual

[huh-bich-oo-uhl] / həˈbɪtʃ u əl /


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The officers also suggested in the D.A.’s motion Flores was a habitual liar.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Mr Justice Nicklin refused to make a finding as to whether what became known as unlawful information gathering had become "widespread and habitual" at Associated Newspapers and instead decided the merits of each individual claim.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

“This customer profile has demonstrated resilience across economic cycles, benefiting from brand loyalty, habitual visitation and the affordable convenience positioning of the category,” the filing said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

"Practical strategies, such as avoiding the routine placement of saltshakers on the table, may also help reduce habitual salt use."

From Science Daily Jun. 4, 2026

Just then, for the first time since he had lain down, Zooey, with his eyes still shut, compressed his lips—very much, as a matter of parenthetical fact, in the habitual style of his mother.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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