Meaning of the word "by force of habit" in English

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by force of habit

US /baɪ fɔrs əv ˈhæbɪt/
UK /baɪ fɔrs əv ˈhæbɪt/
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Idiom

1.

because of a routine or custom, without conscious thought

Example:
He still checks his old email account every morning by force of habit.
She automatically reached for her phone by force of habit, even though she knew it was dead.
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