: many times : frequently
… are often puzzled and sometimes annoyed by the ways of other peoples …—
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They go out to dinner fairly often.
How often do you call your mother?
The condition often returns even after treatment with antibiotics.
I often take a walk during my lunch break.
He travels more often than I do.
The disease is diagnosed most often in children.
They seem to be getting into arguments more and more often.
It's not often that I get to enjoy a day off.
Water the plants often enough to keep the soil moist.
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Orphans and widows do not often accept the wider geopolitical need for their immediate grief.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
And a strong gust of wind can often throw a wrench into the whole thing.
—New Atlas, 31 Jan. 2026
Facilitating business deals Large business delegations often accompany national leaders when making state visits.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/often. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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