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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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.
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The Blueprint For Changing The Game Among the flood of celebrity brand collaborations that more often than not fail to move the needle, what sets the Rixos × Jennifer Lopez partnership apart is the clarity of vision—and the willingness to act on it.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
There have been plays when Alexander has used strength and some twitch to overpower blockers, but more often than not, backup guards on the interior haven’t had a problem blocking him.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
Shortly after, Mercury will station direct in Leo, which more often than not comes with an unexpected notification on your social media or, of course, a text from your ex.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The Blueprint For Changing The Game Among the flood of celebrity brand collaborations that more often than not fail to move the needle, what sets the Rixos × Jennifer Lopez partnership apart is the clarity of vision—and the willingness to act on it.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
There have been plays when Alexander has used strength and some twitch to overpower blockers, but more often than not, backup guards on the interior haven’t had a problem blocking him.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
Shortly after, Mercury will station direct in Leo, which more often than not comes with an unexpected notification on your social media or, of course, a text from your ex.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 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 27 Aug. 2025.
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