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Recent Examples of oftentimes Hamstring injuries can be tricky and oftentimes severe, so the hope for the Steelers would be that Ramsey did not suffer anything that would keep him out for more than the rest of the game against the Vikings. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025 The Best Way to Talk to Your Neighbor About Fence Issues As with many social dilemmas, starting the conversation is oftentimes the hardest part. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025 Celebrities oftentimes use their fame and notoriety for positive influence, but arguably nothing ranks above helping to save a life. Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2025 While there are tons of benefits to staying in Airbnbs (oftentimes getting a roomier space for less money), there are more guest responsibilities compared to staying in a hotel. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oftentimes
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Adverb
  • Surgery is often an effective treatment option for people with early-stage stomach cancer.
    Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Crypto Is Cyclical An initial appeal of cryptoassets, especially for institutional investors and professional traders, was that the asset class often moved in a counter-cyclical manner that provided a hedge against volatility in other market sectors.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • This is also a great time to marvel at other examples of the city’s architecture, like the Catedral de Mallorca, a cathedral towering over the city skyline and the Llotja de Palma, a 15th-century Gothic guildhall that frequently hosts art exhibitions.
    Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Signing up early and checking frequently increases your chances of securing a spot.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025

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