has-been
Example Sentences
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In "Hustle," Sandler plays a has-been basketball scout who finds his shot at redemption when he discovers an incredible street ballplayer in China.
From Fox News
According to Lovett, the reaction at the show was, roughly, “Who wants to listen to a Black gay has-been?”
From New York Times
But his silliness turns out to be just what the grieving kids need, and they represent a second chance for the has-been sitcom star.
From Washington Post
Let them ride a horse into a Costco parking lot and celebrate their liberty in the ranting company of a TV has-been.
From Los Angeles Times
“There have been times where other people have intentionally tried to make me feel like I’m a has-been, and a part of me — the weaker parts of me — bought into that,” Norwood said.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
