as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often
the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable
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Treatment can also help manage symptoms, reduce the frequency and severity of flares, and help prevent complications.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Dec. 2024
In addition to staging, healthcare providers consider the frequency and severity of symptom flare-ups and the extent of tissue damage.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Lastly, the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events will push financial markets to address climate risks.
—John Mandyck, Harvard Business Review, 23 Dec. 2024
Review your current setup to confirm that contributions are aligned with your financial goals and consider increasing the frequency or amount if your budget allows.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Dec. 2024
In addition to staging, healthcare providers consider the frequency and severity of symptom flare-ups and the extent of tissue damage.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Lastly, the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events will push financial markets to address climate risks.
—John Mandyck, Harvard Business Review, 23 Dec. 2024
Review your current setup to confirm that contributions are aligned with your financial goals and consider increasing the frequency or amount if your budget allows.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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