in the habit of
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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
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
The best way to exert some control is to get in the habit of popping the hood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
And I’m not in the habit of endorsing candidates.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024
Colonel Hawkins had been in the habit of keeping them locked in the chest in the library, but he had become sloppy and overworked since the rebel victories.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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