Examples of often in a Sentence

They go out to dinner fairly often. How often do you call your mother? The condition often returns even after treatment with antibiotics. I often take a walk during my lunch break. He travels more often than I do. The disease is diagnosed most often in children. They seem to be getting into arguments more and more often. It's not often that I get to enjoy a day off. Water the plants often enough to keep the soil moist.

Recent Examples on the Web Her grandmother Dorothy made fry bread often over her gas stove, sometimes cutting them into triangles so the pieces could be dipped in stews. — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 10 June 2021 Sectarian tensions flared throughout the BJP’s rise to power, and the flames were often fanned by the party itself. — Jonah Blank, The Atlantic, 10 June 2021 Crowe’s brother, Donnie, would often accompany him to games as well (and will be there with him Friday, at Owensboro). — Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 10 June 2021 Twitch is popular among gamers who stream video of themselves playing, often with music in the background. — Anne Steele, WSJ, 9 June 2021 This bit of folk wisdom may reassure those who too often find the world incomprehensible. — James Deutsch, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2021 The person initiating the breakup often wants to relieve their own guilt by insisting that this is really the best course for their partner. — Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 9 June 2021 Every so often, Saldaya had a contraction and stopped to howl in the hallway. — Rebecca Grant, Marie Claire, 9 June 2021 Carry-on is a high-tech treat for any dad who travels often for business. — Robin Raven, Forbes, 9 June 2021

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