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often do not vs do not often

Both "often do not" and "do not often" are correct, commonly used English phrases. The placement of the adverb "often" can vary depending on the emphasis or style of the sentence.
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often do not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize the frequency of not doing something. The adverb "often" comes before the main verb "do not."

Examples:

  • I often do not have time to exercise.
  • She often does not listen to what I say.
  • Patients with refractory reflux symptoms often do not have GERD. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2015 Sep;27(9):1267-73. doi: 10.1111/nmo.12620. Epub 2015 Jun 18 ...
  • Jan 28, 2008 ... Although explanations are a common means of instruction, research shows that they often do not contribute to learning.
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  • Oct 9, 2022 ... Support Blockers often do not block anything. arg!? Happens most of ...
  • Sep 21, 2015 ... Why individual donations strategies often do not work for communities of color · easter-eggs-684450_640 · “Nonprofit” is often a new concept for ...
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  • Agaves that do not pup, or often do not. Post by SC FM » Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:42 pm. I have a lot of Agaves and some send pups up everywhere, ...
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Alternatives:

  • frequently do not
  • regularly do not
  • commonly do not
  • usually do not
  • habitually do not

do not often

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize the action of not doing something. The adverb "often" comes after the auxiliary verb "do not."

Examples:

  • I do not often eat fast food.
  • They do not often visit their relatives.
  • Feb 28, 2017 ... vs. I rarely go a week without watching TV. (adverb first + affirmative verb, a better choice). or. I do not often go a week without watching TV ...
  • Oct 11, 2024 ... We do not often talk about creativity and belonging in the same conversation. But in this week's episode, I chat with professional oboist ...
  • Sep 2, 2024 ... I do not often find this size, but am very glad when I do. Miscellaneous. r/tall ...
  • Nov 13, 2023 ... Still decluttering I do not often buy secondhand items. Discovering the huge back of what I thought a small thrift store turned out to be a ...
  • Jun 14, 2024 ... I do not often post on LinkedIn, but I find myself at a major turning point in my career and want to take a moment to discuss my time at ...
  • Oct 14, 2020 ... I do not often share personal accomplishments because I strongly believe in doing things for the right reason, which is often helping others in a humble manner.
  • Sep 3, 2021 ... I do not often talk about it but when I was younger I was modeling for my favorite designer @anndemeulemeester_official Working with Ann ...
  • Jul 26, 2010 ... I do not often think of myself as particularly short. A couple of telling photographs from the current trip. First, me and my colleague T ...
  • Aug 4, 2012 ... What is the most common reason women do not often use the free weight area in a commericial gym? All related (38).

Alternatives:

  • rarely do not
  • seldom do not
  • hardly ever do not
  • infrequently do not
  • scarcely do not

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