as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap
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In a landscape where the number and sophistication of cyberattacks against healthcare systems continue to rise, one segment that remains particularly vulnerable and oft-overlooked is dental practices.—Tarun Eldho Alias, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 In the span of a few months rehabbing in Los Angeles in 2023, an oft-surly 40-year-old quarterback became pals with a 25-year-old goofball of a running back.—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025 However, throughout the chaos and oft contentious competition, eventually the feud seemed to fade.—Staff Author, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025 Musk has also oft-stated his commitment to increasing the cadence of test missions for the spacecraft after receiving key regulatory approval.—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Aug. 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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