as in frequently
many times
I seem to stumble often when I try to walk in high heels
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The desperate pleas for donations frequently come as text messages and emails delivered at an unrelenting pace, directing these vulnerable individuals to pages that often sign them up for monthly — or even weekly — donations.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
New Yorkers will also know that great things are often born from strength, solidarity, and steely determination, such as the beloved God’s Love We Deliver organization, which celebrated its Golden Heart Awards at the historic church on Monday evening.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
If a child is experiencing any emotional, mental, or physical difficulty, the default parent likely takes on the responsibility of managing the child’s needs—which often leads to emotional exhaustion, and many more detrimental mental health effects.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 Oct. 2024
The Federal Reserve typically raises interest rates in an effort to cool the economy and rein in inflation, but the policy often places downward pressure on stock prices.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
New Yorkers will also know that great things are often born from strength, solidarity, and steely determination, such as the beloved God’s Love We Deliver organization, which celebrated its Golden Heart Awards at the historic church on Monday evening.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
If a child is experiencing any emotional, mental, or physical difficulty, the default parent likely takes on the responsibility of managing the child’s needs—which often leads to emotional exhaustion, and many more detrimental mental health effects.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 Oct. 2024
The Federal Reserve typically raises interest rates in an effort to cool the economy and rein in inflation, but the policy often places downward pressure on stock prices.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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