over-the-hill
Example Sentences
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Still, unlike Boxer, Wilson supports term limits, as a way to infuse fresh blood into the political system and prevent too many over-the-hill incumbents from heedlessly overstaying their time in office.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025
He spent lavishly on high-priced, over-the-hill veterans, cycled through coaches and executives, and developed a reputation for interfering with football matters.
From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2023
Another “Horse and Rider” now stands outside the Bourse de Commerce: 9.5 tons of solid, computer-milled stainless steel, an over-the-hill horseman to rival the nearby equestrian statues of Henri IV and Louis XIV.
From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2022
McGregor has been unable to recapture his fearsome MMA form, losing decisively to Khabib Nurmagomedov and twice to Poirier while beating only an over-the-hill Donald Cerrone.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2021
For one, he’s been lucky or tastefully talented enough to have avoided the kind of missteps that push performers into over-the-hill status.
From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2020
