often

Example Sentences

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Mars is often portrayed as a dry, lifeless desert, but it is far more active than it appears.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

"She was often found distressed when we went in to visit."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Shares of banks, utilities and others closely linked to the economy—which often fit the bill of value stocks—have also fallen during that stretch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

These claims were unsubstantiated as post-election polling shows that transgender policies are were often ranked low in priorities for surveyed voters.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Elephants grieve just like we do—Mutti had often explained this to us.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo