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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Magic sometimes happens in those spaces, but more often than not, leaders must continue the learning journey by implementing strategies that work for them.
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Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Big plays defined the college football season opener for both teams, and more often than not, the Broncos came out on the losing end.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Or, at the very least, its a good enough life for a handsome twentysomething with a drinking problem and penchant for stripping down to his skivvies more often than not.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
While the team’s swings don’t always pan out (Kirby Dach, Alex Newhook), more often than not Montreal is on the right side of things.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Big plays defined the college football season opener for both teams, and more often than not, the Broncos came out on the losing end.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Or, at the very least, its a good enough life for a handsome twentysomething with a drinking problem and penchant for stripping down to his skivvies more often than not.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
While the team’s swings don’t always pan out (Kirby Dach, Alex Newhook), more often than not Montreal is on the right side of things.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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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 9 Sep. 2025.
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