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often

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


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By the time victims realize they’ve been scammed, the company has often shut down that operation and gone to work under a different name.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Films, Warhammer and his beloved Liverpool FC are often mentioned, but many fans connect with the actor's posts about video games.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Fires that start below the surface often begin spontaneously, as organic matter decomposes and creates heat, fueled by oxygen that sneaks in through the cracks.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Deep into an economic boom, like now, sharp growth often heralded lousy performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

It often wasn’t exciting work but it was important work, I reminded myself.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse