adage

Example Sentences

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I’m reminded of the now very old adage, “Nobody gets fired buying IBM.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Eisenhower's adage on thinking ahead came in a speech in 1957.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

But there are definitely moments where it feels like an editor could have helped her avoid violating that old writing adage of “show, don’t tell.”

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

“This reminds me of the adage that is so true: Sometimes, the best deals you do are the ones you don’t,” sports-business analyst Andrew Brandt posted on X about the Tagovailoa release.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

The old family adage was a reminder of where he came from and the expectations that came with that.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray