: many times : frequently
are often puzzled and sometimes annoyed by the ways of other peoples—
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Examples of often in a Sentence
They go out to dinner fairly often.
How often do you call your mother?
The condition often returns even after treatment with antibiotics.
I often take a walk during my lunch break.
He travels more often than I do.
The disease is diagnosed most often in children.
They seem to be getting into arguments more and more often.
It's not often that I get to enjoy a day off.
Water the plants often enough to keep the soil moist.
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There is a glaring gender problem here: While deference to a lady in such a situation is not required, it is often presumed.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
On the flip side, their feet are more flexible, which often leads runners to overpronate, meaning their feet roll inward excessively.
—Suzie Glassman, Health, 18 June 2024
Other banks are fighting to implement a new hybrid policy, often with clunky outcomes.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 18 June 2024
Secondhand shopping is often associated with consumers that would be considered value shoppers or those that have an interest in shopping more sustainably.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2024
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Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
On the flip side, their feet are more flexible, which often leads runners to overpronate, meaning their feet roll inward excessively.
—Suzie Glassman, Health, 18 June 2024
Other banks are fighting to implement a new hybrid policy, often with clunky outcomes.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 18 June 2024
Secondhand shopping is often associated with consumers that would be considered value shoppers or those that have an interest in shopping more sustainably.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2024
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/often. Accessed 27 Jun. 2024.
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