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the fact or state of happening often the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable
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Recent Examples of frequency The telescope will be used to observe the radio sky at frequencies below 50 MHz and will measure the low-frequency foreground of the universe. —
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026 The Bose QuietComforts are particularly strong at blocking high-frequency sounds and consistent drones from things like plane engines. —Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026 The ideal frequency to clean your tub and shower is once a week or every other week. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 Pluto in Aquarius, on the other hand, is operating on an entirely different frequency, as this is more of a generational, collective and future-focused transit. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequency
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026 The Bose QuietComforts are particularly strong at blocking high-frequency sounds and consistent drones from things like plane engines. —Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026 The ideal frequency to clean your tub and shower is once a week or every other week. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 Pluto in Aquarius, on the other hand, is operating on an entirely different frequency, as this is more of a generational, collective and future-focused transit. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequency
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The study, which surveyed 2,090 families with children aged 12 to 17, found that higher-quality meals were associated with a 22 to 34% lower prevalence of substance use among youths with low to moderate stress exposure.— Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026
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Health officials are still developing tools and techniques to track the prevalence of newer orphines and other synthetic drugs.— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
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Microwaves are a range of frequences in the electromagnetic spectrum.— Scott Pelley, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
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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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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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