Commonly
Oft
Oft adverb - Many times.
Usage example: as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The basic reason for this trope stems from the response commonly called "fight or flight", which has an oft-unmentioned Third Option — freeze.
Source: Deer in the Headlights
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