in the habit

Example Sentences

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You might be in the habit of keeping a certain amount of cash on hand for emergencies, but how much interest are you earning on that money?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 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

My mom got in the habit of asking people if they were there for “vacation or evacuation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

You were in the habit of reaching for her—for her sharp edges, for her approval— the way you’ve been reaching for your phantom phone all day.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead