Always
Always adverb - On every relevant occasion.
Usage example: although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner
Often
Often adverb - Many times.
Usage example: I seem to stumble often when I try to walk in high heels
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Every time she appears, often or always around her "willing" assistant Collin, she's doing something over-the-top and insane.
Source: Genki Girl - In some settings often or always combined with Science-Related Memetic Disorder or other science madness.
Source: The Spark of Genius - Large Ham: A person: A performer who often or always overacts.
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