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oftentimes

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




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"When trauma is normalised, oftentimes individuals do not recognise their need for help. Complicating matters are the cultural barriers, where mental health is not openly discussed."

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

Despite its charm, frozen pizza can oftentimes be, well, a little too simple.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

You also have to pay for movers, security deposits, and, let’s not forget, buying furniture for each apartment because oftentimes the furniture you bought for one apartment won’t fit in another.

From MarketWatch May 29, 2026

The journey from Philly to the New Jersey stadium hosting the final "is oftentimes a much... easier route to travel" than from even Manhattan, she said.

From Barron's Apr. 29, 2026

“Aye, curious. I know the ways of boys. They are like cats who thrust their noses into everything and oftentimes are sorry. You had best save your curiosity, young one, for safer subjects.”

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw




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