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It has been oft noted by commentators who excel at statements of the obvious that Berkshire has enough cash to buy many of the world’s most-admired companies.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.

From BBC • May 5, 2023

That’s partly why its new Space Launch System, built by Boeing and Northrup Grumman, was oft delayed and over budget.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2023

The oft enretold story also inspired 1949's Judy Garland musical "In the Good Old Summertime" and Nora Ephron's 1998 update "You've Got Mail" with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2022

Dying bravos oft found their way to the House of Black and White, to hasten their ends, but this man had no wounds that she could find.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin