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habitual, firmly established, and unlikely to change
- Despite numerous attempts to quit smoking, John remained an inveterate smoker, unable to break the habit.
- Sarah's inveterate love for chocolate meant she could never resist a piece, no matter how hard she tried.
- His inveterate skepticism made it difficult for him to trust new people or ideas, even when presented with evidence to the contrary.
- The company's inveterate commitment to innovation allowed it to stay ahead of competitors in the fast-paced industry.
- Jane's inveterate tendency to procrastinate often led to last-minute rushes to meet deadlines.
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