Example sentences of "often [verb] [adv] [conj] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Habituation and sensitization — often grouped together as non-associative learning — can be seen as the first steps towards full-fledged memory , and are universal properties of all organisms with nervous systems .
2 The agreements on protecting the ozone layer are often pushed forward as pioneering achievements which will ease the way to an atmospheric convention and protocols dealing with carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases .
3 In practice , infra-red is often used rather than visible light .
4 Walton has commented usefully on this , arguing that the use of the phrase ‘ the best interests of the child ’ has often confused rather than helped child care debates , creating the illusion that these interests constitute an objective fact .
5 Shortened spelling is often read faster than conventional spelling by beginners , backward readers and foreigners .
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