in the habit
Example Sentences
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It brought in people who weren’t in the habit of buying them at all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
You might be in the habit of keeping a certain amount of cash on hand for emergencies, but how much interest are you earning on that money?
From MarketWatch ● 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
Franca alone doesn’t herald a revival, but it might get music fans back in the habit of cutting loose on Main.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2025
You were in the habit of reaching for her—for her sharp edges, for her approval— the way you’ve been reaching for your phantom phone all day.
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
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