chain smoking

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

the habit of smoking cigarettes one after another

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Examples (10)

  • He was a chain smoker, lighting one cigarette after another.
  • The doctor warned her that chain smoking was severely damaging her lungs.
  • After years of chain smoking, he finally decided to quit.
  • The smell of stale smoke indicated someone had been engaged in chain smoking in the room.
  • Many people associate chain smoking with stress and anxiety.
  • He tried to cut down on his chain smoking habit, but found it very difficult.
  • The novel depicted a character whose constant chain smoking was a reflection of his inner turmoil.
  • She noticed that his nervous habit involved almost constant chain smoking.
  • The article discussed the health risks associated with prolonged chain smoking.
  • He admitted that his chain smoking was a major obstacle to his recovery.