force of habit
Example Sentences
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While the host, in part, was deflecting, the deflection was also a force of habit.
From Slate • May 17, 2022
The idea is to give consumers a reason beyond force of habit to buy what P&G is selling.
From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2022
Dodger fans, wait till next year ... oops, force of habit.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2020
World-Herald, on Manziel declaring for the NFL draft: “Through force of habit, he wants $65 to sign his name on the contract.”
From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2014
Jon pushed himself onto an elbow, his hand reaching for Longclaw by force of habit as the camp began to stir.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
