more often than not

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The chart also shows when U.S. recessions have occurred, and as you can see, a recession more often than not happens whenever the spread rises to a high level and then begins to retreat.

From MarketWatch

Audiences wanted happy endings, and far more often than not, they got them.

From Salon

To give an example of a poor leading indicator, Basmajian cites non-residential investment in structures — hospitals, education buildings and office buildings — because more often than not, they peak after a recession has already started.

From MarketWatch

But, more often than not, this was not the case.

From BBC

Whenever you see a defence hold their line like Newcastle did, strikers are more often than not offside.

From BBC