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often

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


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The first is that the bursting of giant bubbles has often been catastrophic for the economy—think of 1929 or 2008.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

These carefully planned, often large-scale fires are usually carried out during cooler months, and are increasingly being adopted in parts of Europe.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

"At major competitions such as the World Cosplay Summit, people tend to want to wear costumes that involve a certain level of technical complexity and often have several layers," the electrical technician told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

There is a quiet kitchen principle I return to often: What wants to hold hands?

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

The two of them often speak on the phone.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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