: many times : frequently
are often puzzled and sometimes annoyed by the ways of other peoples—
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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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Williams will often tell her stories of those two storms to warn Central Florida residents — even those who have lived in the region for decades — that a hurricane’s rains are just as dangerous as its winds.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
While executives often attend online events, actors tend to network through in-person classes and on-set experiences.
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This card often arrives when a cycle of surrender is necessary.
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One thing the current FCC chairman has often has been bringing up lately is the low trust of the national news media.
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
While executives often attend online events, actors tend to network through in-person classes and on-set experiences.
—Stacey Stratton, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
This card often arrives when a cycle of surrender is necessary.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
One thing the current FCC chairman has often has been bringing up lately is the low trust of the national news media.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 June 2025
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/often. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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