force of habit
Example Sentences
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“Our ideals seem to recede in the face of reality, a certain force of habit takes over, and the difficulties that once seemed unimaginable appear to challenge our fidelity.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2023
Dodger fans, wait till next year ... oops, force of habit.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2020
Perhaps it was record-company jitters, or force of habit for Grande as a lifelong pro.
From Slate • Feb. 8, 2019
What do you need and what are you just keeping around from force of habit?
From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2018
Still only half awake, I go into the bathroom and, by force of habit, turn on the shower, then realize I forgot to get a towel.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
