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often

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


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Frank Poulsen has dementia, and like many people with memory loss, he often feels self-conscious in social situations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

In the digital world, I have difficulties too: filling out online forms or setting up an email address can see my name rejected and the emails I send often go into spam folders.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

At the same time, it is sensitive to the amount of interest that it pays commercial banks on their deposits, Duffie said, as this often gets portrayed as a giveaway for banks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Cole’s, one of L.A.’s most famous restaurants and often credited with inventing the French dip sandwich, closed last month after a 118-year run.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

I said it so often that I convinced myself.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom