as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap
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Fans have oft speculated that grief and suicide serve as central themes of The Haunting of Hill House, a show that was loosely based on the 1959 Shirley Jackson novel.—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 June 2025 The oeuvre of the Haiti born, Montreal based multi-hyphenate—with themes oft informed by the nature, culture and political landscape of his homeland—already encompasses painting, drawing, ceramics, and installation.—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 The top can be used for displaying decor like vases and trays and keeping oft-reached for items like remotes and drinks nearby.—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025 Land of the Giants Big things have small beginnings, and this excellent but oft-forgotten series springing from the fertile mind of Irwin Allen — later nicknamed the Master of Disaster — first aired on the ABC Network on September 22, 1968.—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oft
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German ofto often
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of oft was
before the 12th century
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