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often

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


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He often lamented how much he missed his late mother, who died in 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Only four men in the 50-year history of the race, have won more often — and Kirkwood has started there just four times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

"I wish to highlight especially the role of women, who, though often victims of injustice, are tireless builders of peace. Their voice must be fully recognised in decision-making processes."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

These materials are often considered waste, but they may still contain valuable elements that were not economically recoverable at the time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Perhaps that soft crackle that he’d so often heard was actually a burst of applause, a triumphant greeting from others in that realm welcoming a new soul.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman