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often

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


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These claims were unsubstantiated as post-election polling shows that transgender policies are were often ranked low in priorities for surveyed voters.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The classic recipe for fish and chips -- white fish deep-fried in batter, chips, and mushy peas, often with tartare sauce on the side -- dates back to the 1860s.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Shares of banks, utilities and others closely linked to the economy—which often fit the bill of value stocks—have also fallen during that stretch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

By comparing data across diseases, they discovered that models trained on one condition could often predict markers for another.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Perhaps that soft crackle that he’d so often heard was actually a burst of applause, a triumphant greeting from others in that realm welcoming a new soul.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman