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habit

[hab-it] / ˈhæb ɪt /


NOUN
dress, clothing, often for a particular purpose
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In the book, Thayil admits that the band had built a strong live reputation, enhanced by Chris Cornell’s habit of appearing onstage shirtless.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The 44-year-old software engineer mostly shops online, a habit born from fitting-room anxiety before shedding weight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"Among men, few variables were associated with the habit of adding salt, suggesting that their behavior may be less directly related to specific dietary patterns," Brito pointed out.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Even the five-day habit of getting dressed for the office can build a person’s professional mindset and focus, Perchuk said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

She has a not-so-secret habit of eavesdropping on other people’s conversations.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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