more often than not

phrase

: happening more than half the time
He wins more often than not.
More often than not, I stay home instead of going out.

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Designer Andrew Torrey is known for his modern, sleek, and—more often than not—clean interiors. — Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026 Tailoring resumes, customizing cover letters, retyping the same work history into an endless stream of application portals, and then, more often than not, hearing nothing back. — Owen Humphries, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 There’s a reason Real Madrid sign finished articles more often than not and that is because their value is on what’s delivered on the pitch. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The only thing that is missing, more often than not, is the squeals and laughter of children taking a break and playing in the middle of the school day. — Rachel Deitch, Baltimore Sun, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for more often than not

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“More often than not.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20often%20than%20not. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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