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force of habit |
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force of habit if someone does something from force of habit, they do it without thinking because they have done it so often before. Even though he's gone she still keeps laying the table for two - force of habit, I guess. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"If they had known that you wished it, the entertainment would have been put off," said the prince, who, like a wound-up clock, by force of habit said things he did not even wish to be believed. Pontellier had brought down her key through force of habit. He was outwardly calm, but I noticed his hands, which from long force of habit were mechanically straightening the spill vases on the mantel-piece, were shaking violently. |
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force of habit
