in the habit
Example Sentences
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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
Even for those who don’t need their child to pay rent, getting them in the habit of paying bills is important, so they are prepared when they eventually move out.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
So far, however, Abu Dhabi has largely remained silent, with Emirati professor of political science Abdulkhaleq Abdulla saying the UAE is "not in the habit of provoking our big brother".
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
My mom got in the habit of asking people if they were there for “vacation or evacuation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2026
She was not in the habit of powdering, and she thought she could do without teatime so long as she had eaten a proper lunch.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
