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often

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


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Collina often takes about how decisions should serve as justice - for both teams.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

They often deny requests to stay at nursing homes, long-term care hospitals and inpatient rehab facilities, according to two new reports from the Health department’s Office of Inspector General.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Every so often, the sun catches on the small, clear wires of Klugo’s hearing aids.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Parts of western South America, including coastal Peru and Ecuador, often see above-average rainfall during strong events, raising the risk of flooding and landslides.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I often had some say in giving up my room when someone’s meteor had crashed on the rez.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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