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it happened a lot vs it always happens

Both phrases are fine/correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'It happened a lot' implies something occurred frequently in the past, while 'it always happens' suggests something's a recurring or habitual event. The choice between the two phrases depends on the specific context and intended meaning.
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it happened a lot

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that something occurred frequently in the past.

This phrase is used to describe a situation or event that occurred many times in the past. It implies a high frequency of the event happening.

Examples:

  • It happened a lot during my childhood.
  • The car broke down a lot last year.
  • Dec 19, 2014 ... Born Of A Virgin? It happened a lot back then ... I posted this 2 years ago today and thought it might be fun to revisit. As Christians we confess ...
  • May 12, 2024 ... Which isn't a lot but it's weird it happened a lot. r/SMG4 - If I had a nickel for every time the SMG4 series put. 4. upvotes · comments. r ...
  • ... It's happened a lot over the years, and these past months I've personally felt unsatisfied with how I speak on TV. It's a feeling that comes and goes, but ...
  • Apr 23, 2024 ... Which isn't a lot but it's weird it happened a lot. r/SMG4 - If I had a nickel for every time the SMG4 series put. 4. 25 upvotes · 10 comments ...
  • May 16, 2022 ... But it happened, a lot more than I'd like to admit. It happened when I read stories that framed queerness as a joke, or something to be ...
  • Oct 17, 2024 ... ... it happened. A lot. And it made me furious initially. How dare they take my content I had taken hours to craft without even acknowledging me ...
  • Mar 21, 2023 ... Also - Yes it happened A LOT. Microsoft apps seem to receive version updates at least 1-2 times a week it seems! View solution in original ...
  • 6 days ago ... RTing for anyone wondering about a similar issue, it happened a lot back in the day. There are used copies of the original out there! Good ...

Alternatives:

  • It occurred frequently.
  • It happened often.
  • It happened many times.

it always happens

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that something is a recurring or habitual event.

This phrase is used to describe a situation or event that is a regular occurrence or habit. It implies that the event happens consistently or predictably.

Examples:

  • It always happens when I'm running late.
  • She's always the first one to arrive.
  • Jul 15, 2019 ... IIL songs like It Always Happens This Way by Toulouse and Too Late To Turn Back Now by Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose, WEWIL?
  • It always happens to me. As regular readers of this blog may remember, a couple of months back I realized I'd gotten partway into the third of the Frontier ...
  • 4 days ago ... It always happens to me. Humor. r/CallOfDutyMobile - Guns when the Enemy ...
  • "it always happens" is correct and can be used in written English. It is used to describe something that is a frequent occurrence.
  • It Always Happens: Directed by Del Lord. With Andy Clyde, Geneva Mitchell, Esther Muir, Bud Jamison. While on a business trip, Andy accidentially gets into ...
  • Aug 15, 2016 ... Fridays. It always happens on Fridays. Report this article; Close menu. David J. Hinson. David ...
  • Dec 30, 2014 ... It always happens to me. When I am expecting something about the future, it keeps changing. Does it mean that I don't have to think about ...
  • Aug 24, 2024 ... 48K likes, 85 comments - deja_clarkk on August 24, 2024: "it ALWAYS happens to me ".
  • Dec 7, 2016 ... It always happens to me too. I'm one of those poor unfortunate fucks it always happens to as well. So you're not alone. Not that that's any ...
  • Jul 30, 2024 ... 'It always happens here': tearful Coco Gauff disputes call during Olympic tennis exit · American argues with umpire over ruling during loss ...

Alternatives:

  • It occurs regularly.
  • It happens consistently.
  • It happens predictably.

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