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the fact or state of happening often the frequence of that cough is worrisome; perhaps you should see a doctor

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Recent Examples of frequence Wiseman's frequence collaborator, cinematographer John Davey, will also be a guest of Camerimage. Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2017
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Noun
  • To link circadian burden to specific health outcomes, the researchers analyzed the prevalence of arthritis, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary heart disease, depression, diabetes, obesity and stroke.
    Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • However, the prevalence of the injury has decreased with more frequent use of modern turf, which behaves in a way more similar to natural turf.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Proactive fuel mitigation measures near watersheds are a vital step toward protecting water quality as California wildfires grow in intensity and frequency, experts warn.
    Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • There are no hard and fast rules regarding the frequency of sweeping, as the floor care needs of each home depend on several different factors.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Frequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequence. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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