: many times : frequently
… are often puzzled and sometimes annoyed by the ways of other peoples …—
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W. A. ParkerExamples 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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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
As competition intensified, she was often outmatched by deeper frontcourts, limiting her overall impact.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Breaking a trend of players from his area who often choose the Wolverines' biggest rivals in East Lansing, Trey set his sights on Ann Arbor.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
They’re made from sustainable materials, are often biodegradable, and are considered less harmful to the environment.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/often. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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