in the habit of
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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
These were artists who were in the habit of recording what they did.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025
Like the wraith, Hades was dressed in the habit of a Franciscan monk, which Nico found vaguely disturbing.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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