as in often
many times
as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap
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Recent Examples of oft
The immigrant household is held sacred, and sacred things are oft threatened.
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
Elliott is oft considered the foremost English theater director of our time.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
Most of the makeup videos that come across my feed these days are about ditching the traditional style of undereye concealer—usually lighter than one’s natural skin tone and oft heavy-handed—in favor of embracing the natural shadow of the undereye.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 5 July 2024
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Storage beds are an oft slept-on (pun intended) way to add extra space savviness to your home, since some designs can be clunky and poorly designed.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
Elliott is oft considered the foremost English theater director of our time.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
Most of the makeup videos that come across my feed these days are about ditching the traditional style of undereye concealer—usually lighter than one’s natural skin tone and oft heavy-handed—in favor of embracing the natural shadow of the undereye.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 5 July 2024
Latitude Run Gaillarde Upholstered Storage Bed 12/14 Latitude Run® Gaillarde Hydraulic Lift Up Storage Upholstered Platform Bed
$900 $326
Wayfair
Storage beds are an oft slept-on (pun intended) way to add extra space savviness to your home, since some designs can be clunky and poorly designed.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024
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Thousands of children from over a hundred tribes were sent to the school, often against their parents' wishes, and endured physical and emotional abuse.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ripa often shares photos of her Christmas tree each year on Instagram.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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What Are the Long-Term Implications for Indonesia? Indonesia, an archipelago with 17,000 islands, frequently faces seasonal rainfall from October to March, which leads to flooding and landslides.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Taylor Swift's generosity also deserves admiration Swift’s altruism is frequently tagged as a reason for respect and admiration, even from those with a cursory interest in her.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here’s who reimagined the character as a clever but underestimated woman Sept. 5, 2024 Bates has particularly relished the opportunity to play the double life of her character, who is constantly three steps ahead of those around her.Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Of course, should everything go well, the payoff stands to be huge for Netflix, which is constantly seeking to combat stagnation and market saturation.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The 55-year-old music mogul has repeatedly been denied bail since his arrest in September.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Food and Drug Administration has also repeatedly warned about the risks of drinking raw milk in general.Dani Blum, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Oft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oft. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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