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frequent

[free-kwuhnt, fri-kwent, free-kwuhnt] / ˈfri kwənt, frɪˈkwɛnt, ˈfri kwənt /




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When Evans derails the conversation again, a new question pops up — an occurrence in this film as natural and frequent as breathing.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

Incredibly frequent fire, triggered by near-constant human ignitions, slowly chokes out native species.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

When doctors reviewed translations with high quality scores, they also found small but frequent mistakes in medication instructions, as well as in warnings about when to urgently return to the ER.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

Rapid hiring and employees’ frequent moves between rival firms have made leaks and theft harder to guard against.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

She even gave me frequent exams to ensure I was memorizing them.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

To be around people and feel a sense of community, she frequents the local gym.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

It is hourly in the afternoons and the council said it had asked operators SPT if more frequents services were possible, but were told there was not enough demand to justify it.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

She shared a photo in the Amateur Microscopy Facebook group she frequents, noting it’s “the most famous algae in the world right now!!”

From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026

“People treat the groups as their own personal Google,” says Karen Wyant, a California retiree who frequents Facebook cruise groups for tips.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026

He frequents a discotheque with a $7 entry fee.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

At El Nopal, a regional Mexican chain my family has frequented for years, the opening minutes of dinner follow a familiar choreography.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

Science fiction author Octavia Butler, who grew up in the area, frequented the bookstore.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Only about 12 customers a day frequented the Manchester, Tenn., store’s final 72 hours, the employee said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

A new study published Wednesday in Current Biology found that on Washington state's Olympic Peninsula, vehicle collisions with deer fall by as much as 76 percent in areas highly frequented by mountain lions.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

Henry Waters Taft, a well- known antitrust lawyer and brother to President William Howard Taft, frequented the Greenbrier, and one day in the store, Katherine taught him Roman numerals.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

Ashouri, a U.S. citizen, spent her childhood frequenting businesses in Westwood, but she no longer feels comfortable there, fearing some sort of altercation.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

As Wong and her team fought back, residents continued frequenting the space, donating their own books, tables and benches.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026

Zach Haroutunian was a student in Boston in 2014 when he began frequenting Saks Fifth Avenue for Balenciaga sneakers, Dolce & Gabbana bags and other designer clothes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025

While the crossings remain closed, life has regained a semblance of normality, with bakers kneading bread, fruit and vegetable sellers wheeling out their carts, and customers frequenting shops.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2025

Rowan didn’t know if it was his imagination, but there seemed to be more scythes and known celebrities frequenting Goddard’s parties than when he first arrived.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman


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