in the habit

The bag rules, however, most likely changed consumer behavior in positive ways as well, such as people getting in the habit of using reusable canvas or burlap bags for everyday shopping, although such data wasn't available to the researchers, Che said.

"I'm not in the habit of staying up late, but I thought it was worth it."

And I’m not in the habit of endorsing candidates.

My message: “Hi. I work on the same floor as you. I am the woman with crazy curly hair. Do you want to go on a walk or get coffee or a drink sometime? I am not in the habit of doing this but you’re cute and seem nice. If you are not single, I hope you will accept the compliments and disregard the rest. Leslee”

“State DOTs are unaccountable, not transparent, they like things the way they are. They’re in the habit of building expensive infrastructure for cars and that’s what they continue to do.”