force of habit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of force of habit
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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By force of habit, I switch on the radio.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2022
Dodger fans, wait till next year ... oops, force of habit.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2020
Perhaps it was record-company jitters, or force of habit for Grande as a lifelong pro.
From Slate • Feb. 8, 2019
What do you need and what are you just keeping around from force of habit?
From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2018
He broke off a corner out of force of habit and was about to reach down with it when he remembered—there was no fox under the table.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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