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In 19th-century poetry, which of these would be most likely to appear as a shorter form of "often"?

often

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


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He bamboozles opponents so often with his mind, which allows his strong run game and silky left-hand passes to move the ball down the field easier.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

The end result is that victims of crime – and taxpayers, who have to pay for these huge white-collar investigations and trials – are often left with nothing.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

Safety issues are often subjective, and there are differing industry views of the 737 MAX software glitch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

It was a small mercy appreciated by the home support, but the gulf in class when it mattered was still evident as Spain's smooth, unhurried style cut a sharp contrast to England's often frantic efforts.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

“I have often been discouraged,” Joey said years earlier, when she gave her valedictory address.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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