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habit

[hab-it] / ˈhæb ɪt /


NOUN
dress, clothing, often for a particular purpose
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It was a stunning outcome at Madison Square Garden, despite the Knicks making a habit of comeback wins.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

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

But there’s one habit from his 25-year playing career that he hasn’t left behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Researchers know that this habit varies among different groups of people, but it has not always been clear who is most likely to reach for the saltshaker in different cultural settings.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

She was not in the habit of powdering, and she thought she could do without teatime so long as she had eaten a proper lunch.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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