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often

[aw-fuhn, of-uhn, awf-tuhn, of-] / ˈɔ fən, ˈɒf ən, ˈɔf tən, ˈɒf- /


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It is worth asking how often events actually play out that way.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Investors often look for uncorrelated assets, so maybe huge stocks that trade on enthusiasm, not the economy or profits, aren’t so bad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Smart said it’s all about, as his coach often says, meeting the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Decisions to rotate goalkeepers and limit minutes for certain players, including Josh Acheampong, who often features briefly from the bench, have caused some discontent.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

As they walked, the sun sank lower, and Torak’s captors became edgy, pausing often to listen and look about them.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver