along in years
Example Sentences
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He is one of the most natural pro wrestlers to come along in years and he draws a lot of nonwrestling fans to shows.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2023
Alex Garland’s sophomore effort, Annihilation, was one of the most original sci-fi/horror hybrids to come along in years.
From The Guardian • Dec. 14, 2018
In terms of the kinds of stories that were being made at Studio Ghibli toward the end — the two directors were already getting along in years.
From The Verge • Oct. 25, 2017
“When I first heard of the Promise, I was in kindergarten. I knew it was important, but it wasn’t until I went along in years that I knew how important it was.”
From Washington Times • Jan. 24, 2017
He was a neatly dressed man well along in years, with a Greco face and fine wind-lifted white hair and a clipped white mustache.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
