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
Leaders from countries that imposed sanctions often say that the measures are intended to bring pressure on the government and leaders of Iran.
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Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
This type of birth defect can affect a baby’s brain, spine and spinal cord development and occur in the first month of early development, often before someone is aware of pregnancy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and a UC Davis policy brief.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Hosted by returning comedian Nikki Glaser, Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony was the latest awards show to clear a path toward the Oscars, as the Globes' film winners often go on to score follow-up nominations (and even wins) at the Academy Awards.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
The space hosted a smorgasbord of companies Vince started, which were separate in name only—and often not what their names implied.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
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Still, the legislative session frequently goes past the target end date as lawmakers negotiate over the final details of bills and the state budget.—
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To the contrary, though the film is frequently funny, Brewer takes their ambitions and reversals seriously.—
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The Under Armour ColdGear leggings, Baleaf Fleece Lined leggings, Lululemon Wunder Trains, and Zella Cozy Tech leggings were constantly on rotation, even when temps dropped below zero.—
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What Jake also adds, his Georgia coaches say, is discipline, pushing himself each day to get better, constantly working on his jump shot, ballhandling, defense.—
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Trump has repeatedly expressed support for the protest movement and called for an end to Iran’s Islamist regime, which has long been adversarial to the US.—
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Trump has repeatedly blasted Powell for the Fed not cutting interest rates as much and as quickly as the president has demanded since entering the White House in January 2025.—
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Freeing up space in a carry-on suitcase is always a tough feat, especially on a long trip.—
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This is not always the case, however, as rates, service quality, and coverage features often vary widely.—
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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