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often

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


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Ben said he was often given no work, trivial tasks such as a word search, or work which was too hard - but not appropriate material which could occupy him for the full day.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

By connecting all of these ingredients within one statistical and physical framework, the team can capture relationships that are often overlooked when the pieces are analyzed separately.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

“Environmental hazards from industrial disasters too often fall on communities like Boyle Heights,” Bass said in the statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

The law, however, has often struggled to account for that reality.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

That was a long time ago—we don’t play anymore, for the same reason we don’t come into this room often.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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