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
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
Dano and Radcliffe’s chemistry, coupled with Kwan and Scheinert’s gonzo vision and an unpredictable story that’s commendably vague, makes Swiss Army Man one of the more brazen and original comedies to come along in years.
From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2016
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.
