as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often the frequence of that cough is worrisome; perhaps you should see a doctor

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Recent Examples of frequence Wiseman's frequence collaborator, cinematographer John Davey, will also be a guest of Camerimage. Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2017
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Noun
  • Britt, of Alabama, said that tech companies should be prohibited from using algorithms to direct certain types of content to young people between the ages of 13 and 17, citing statistics showing the prevalence of suicidal ideation among teenagers and young women, in particular.
    Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 16 July 2025
  • While young people reported high levels of loneliness as well, those above the age of 45 reported a slightly higher prevalence of loneliness.
    Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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  • Japan's annual defense white paper, submitted to the Cabinet last week, cited growing concerns over the increasing frequency of PLA Navy deployments to the First Island Chain and beyond.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
  • And as the study shows, adding just one new use case or increasing frequency of use can quickly move teams toward more advanced performance, without needing a major investment.
    Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025

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“Frequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequence. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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