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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By the time a Swift album gets to the fifth track, prepare for a crushing song that is, more often than not, depressingly gorgeous.
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Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
As the Heat begins postseason with a play-in game at Philadelphia on Wednesday (7 p.m., ESPN), the question isn’t whether Jimmy Butler can once again be the best player on the court — more often than not — when the calendar turns to late April and May.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
The Broncos have hit their turnover goal more often than not through 12 practices this spring, Chinander said, adding the defense forced five in one practice.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2024
Maybe the Lightning or Penguins would pull off an upset in the first round, but way more often than not those teams in the 7-8 range do not.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2024
Yet at the moment, the stock market isn’t perturbed by his apparent political strength, which is manifest in an array of public opinion polls showing a race with razor-thin margins — but with Mr. Trump, more often than not, in the lead.
—Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The types of jobs held by people in the middle class require at least an associate’s degree, but more often than not, a bachelor’s degree or higher is needed.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Or continuing a friendship that leaves you feeling drained more often than not?
—Saira Mueller, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
Forecast in detail Skies are bright more often than not this Easter weekend.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
As the Heat begins postseason with a play-in game at Philadelphia on Wednesday (7 p.m., ESPN), the question isn’t whether Jimmy Butler can once again be the best player on the court — more often than not — when the calendar turns to late April and May.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
The Broncos have hit their turnover goal more often than not through 12 practices this spring, Chinander said, adding the defense forced five in one practice.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2024
Maybe the Lightning or Penguins would pull off an upset in the first round, but way more often than not those teams in the 7-8 range do not.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2024
Yet at the moment, the stock market isn’t perturbed by his apparent political strength, which is manifest in an array of public opinion polls showing a race with razor-thin margins — but with Mr. Trump, more often than not, in the lead.
—Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The types of jobs held by people in the middle class require at least an associate’s degree, but more often than not, a bachelor’s degree or higher is needed.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Or continuing a friendship that leaves you feeling drained more often than not?
—Saira Mueller, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
Forecast in detail Skies are bright more often than not this Easter weekend.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
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