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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Scarlett Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
While the stock market rarely offers absolute certainties, historical seasonality is a rhythm that plays out more often than not.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
And clarity, more often than not, is what we are truly hired to provide.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
But more often than not, her stylist's canvas is long hair.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
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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 1 Mar. 2026.
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