How to Use often in a Sentence

often

adverb
  • Water the plants often enough to keep the soil moist.
  • I often take a walk during my lunch break.
  • How often do you call your mother?
  • They go out to dinner fairly often.
  • It's not often that I get to enjoy a day off.
  • They seem to be getting into arguments more and more often.
  • The disease is diagnosed most often in children.
  • He travels more often than I do.
  • The condition often returns even after treatment with antibiotics.
  • Roofs often contrasted sharply with the blue of the sky.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Many crochet pieces are often worn as a beach coverup, but the crochet trend of 2023?
    Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 18 May 2023
  • That armed conflict and Desert Shield are often on his mind.
    Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2023
  • Back in the day, Burdick III said, women would often come in each week for a primp.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 14 June 2023
  • Students chose to adopt the stonefly, a bug often found on the best and cleanest of Michigan's rivers and streams.
    Leah Olajide, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2024
  • If there’s such a thing as a Game 6 Klay, there has also often been a Game 4 Curry.
    Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 May 2023
  • Specials often include fish and chips, chili, the meatball sub and more.
    Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Back then, the skyway was often enveloped in smog and always smelled.
    Andy Kessler, WSJ, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Living in the world’s most exciting cities often comes with a steep price tag.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Some can leave a greasy residue on the skin, and others often leave behind a white cast on darker skin tones.
    Neha Tandon, womenshealthmag.com, 1 June 2023
  • Because while, as my dear friend Glo often reminds me, there is still so much work to be done.
    Town & Country, 18 May 2023
  • But as the song goes, Broadway can often be a merciless place.
    Lee Cowan, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2023
  • The days were typically 12 hours long but often stretched well into the wee hours of the morning.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
  • If mass is so important, then why do scales often give us our weight in pounds?
    Sarah Wells, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
  • If that first concert is a stop on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, the emotional stakes are often through the roof.
    Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2024
  • That has forced San Diego to raise the pay for mayor, council and city attorney more often than once per year.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2023
  • Some customers expressed the feeling that they were being asked to tip too much, too often.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 14 June 2023
  • The railbike tours often sell out quickly so it's recommended to book tours ahead of time.
    Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 26 June 2023
  • Though the album often feels disjointed, Doja Cat tries to return to that space here.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Let the soil dry out between waterings, about once a week during summer and less often during the winter months.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
  • Permissive parents avoid conflict by setting few boundaries, often leading their children to struggle with discipline and focus.
    Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2024

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