as in frequently
many times I seem to stumble often when I try to walk in high heels
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Recent Examples of often The work demonstrates that mathematical ideas from classical physics can be used to describe weird and ‘spooky’ behavior that is often attributed to quantum particles. —
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026 Mahan, the mayor of San José, who often touts his city’s success at moving people indoors, agreed that emergency and interim housing was critical, but also voiced support for forcing folks to accept help. —Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 That requires expensive mitigation systems — costs that water utilities often pass on to the consumer. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 These scams are complex, often run from overseas, and are designed to move money fast. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for often
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026 Mahan, the mayor of San José, who often touts his city’s success at moving people indoors, agreed that emergency and interim housing was critical, but also voiced support for forcing folks to accept help. —Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 That requires expensive mitigation systems — costs that water utilities often pass on to the consumer. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 These scams are complex, often run from overseas, and are designed to move money fast. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for often
Recent Examples of Synonyms for often
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Tree borers, aphids, spider mites, and Japanese beetles frequently target apple, peach, and other fruit trees.— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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Logan’s script seems intent on making the case that Michael was simply a big kid, frequently cutting to him leafing through his beloved Peter Pan books, dreaming that Neverland is a real place, adoring animals (not his pets!— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
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Homemade Chai Spice; toast, stirring constantly, 30 seconds more.— Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
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Sportsbooks are constantly boasting about their protections and trying to denigrate those offered by competitors.— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Officials believe these operations involve querying advanced AI systems repeatedly.— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
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In the video posted to Instagram, a woman, now identified as officer Ashley Gonzalez, can be seen talking while using derogatory comments about Black people and repeatedly using racial slurs.— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
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But at shepherding time—usually after tea (the evening meal) and always before dark—Dad would go around the fields checking the flock was fit and well.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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