more often than not
idiom
: happening more than half the time
He wins more often than not.
More often than not, I stay home instead of going out.
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Throughout his first season in Chicago, Johnson has succeeded more often than not in dialing in and finding the success formula for his team within each week.
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
And more often than not, Miami has succeeded there.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Don't be afraid to message event organizers or go up to people at these occasions—more often than not, people are happy to explain the significance of the event and show you how you can get involved.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
That’s where Jacobi Ewing stepped in more often than not.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
And more often than not, Miami has succeeded there.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Don't be afraid to message event organizers or go up to people at these occasions—more often than not, people are happy to explain the significance of the event and show you how you can get involved.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
That’s where Jacobi Ewing stepped in more often than not.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for more often than not
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“More often than not.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20often%20than%20not. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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