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Recent Examples of often Miller has often recalled how these early experiences watching Paul perform and receiving personal instruction were pivotal in inspiring his own musical journey. Paul Grein, Billboard, 20 May 2025 Streaming platforms have also perfected the art of production control, often finalizing all scripts before shooting begins to optimize scheduling and budgets. Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025 The emergencies in these shows are contained and often solvable. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 9 May 2025 May is also Mental Health Awareness Month—an observance many companies often mark by promoting mental health initiatives to their employees. Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for often
Recent Examples of Synonyms for often
Adverb
  • Their connection began in Miller’s early childhood in Milwaukee, where his parents frequently attended Les Paul and Mary Ford’s performances.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 20 May 2025
  • Bill Skarsgård returns to play Pennywise, the demonic clown that serves as It's most frequently used guise.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 May 2025
Adverb
  • Until last year, the Celtics had a habit of surrendering big leads, constantly faltering in crunchtime as the offense lost its flow.
    Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • Attendance is expected to sag below original expectations, which may, in fact, be viewed as a win for a regime that is constantly stoking its base with culture-war rot that exploits division for political gain.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 17 May 2025
Adverb
  • Arresting murals nearby have been defaced and touched up repeatedly.
    Ernesto Londoño, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • Throughout the season, the Knights repeatedly demonstrated their resilience, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in critical moments.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Adverb
  • In the film, Elle Woods notoriously wore pink and always carried around her Chihuahua named Bruiser Woods.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • Since May 2024, Jupiter has expanded your zone of career, legacy, and leadership, reminding you that success isn’t always about control or perfection.
    Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025

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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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