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oftentimes

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




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As long as you’re willing to respect people enough to explain your why and not just your what, doing the right thing is oftentimes the politically popular thing, even if it wasn’t beforehand.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

“There were problems that people spend weeks figuring out, oftentimes never ending on a solution,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

This hyperlocal election model results in there being numerous officials who must figure out new rules and regulations, oftentimes with pretty limited funds.

From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026

“Because oftentimes we forget the sport side of the athletes and put the disability in front, and I really hope that this is reversed in our Games.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

“I oftentimes was intimidated in his class,” Darryl says, which I never knew or would have imagined.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove


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