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Recent Examples of often The right-sided wing-back role has most often been filled by Amad, who is naturally a wide forward, or the versatile defender Noussair Mazraoui, who joined from Bayern Munich in the summer. David Ornstein, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025 Their consultations and fittings are often quick and to the point, due largely to Trump’s certitude from years in fashion, Pierre has said. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025 The music is often reliably well curated (see previous sentence about the baristas). David G. Allan, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025 The size of damages are often far lower than in the U.S. David Folkenflik, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for often 
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Adverb
  • By bypassing the hazardous waters around the Stad peninsula, the tunnel will eliminate the need for navigating its frequently rough seas and powerful currents.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Well aware that many American designers aren’t rushing to dress Trump, as was the case in 2017 when several like Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs publicly said so, Pierre frequently shops retail in New York City to find options for her.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • His desire to be a pilot fits a personality that’s constantly looking to push himself.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • But no one tells you about the mental toll of constantly questioning yourself.
    Joe Altieri, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Related article Hope for old DC: The Washington Commanders return to the playoffs ready for a new era Gonzalez was shown repeatedly adjusting both his socks and shoes before finally getting them on.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Shoppers shared that they were repeatedly impressed by its ample interior space and can pack far more than expected.
    Alyssa Brascia, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Of course, anyone could always claim to be anyone—with all due respect to prostitutes, grifter might actually be the world’s oldest profession.
    Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
  • About two-thirds of Republicans say local police should always cooperate, a view that only about one-quarter of Democrats share.
    Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025

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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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