in the habit

Example Sentences

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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

While tech giants are not exactly in the habit of building museums, Apple has enough history to fill one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

His bored tone implied that he was in the habit of talking to his fordship every day of the week.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley