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
My mom got in the habit of asking people if they were there for “vacation or evacuation.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 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
But the Owsla were proud of the risks they ran: and, besides, Woundwort was in the habit of going out himself to see how they were getting on.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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