old hand
Example Sentences
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Its episodic encores are currently airing on Fox as a lead-in to “The Faithful,” whose showrunner, René Echevarria, is an old hand at both network and cable, and whose work includes “The 4400.”
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
Rashford, also bidding to earn a World Cup slot with England while on loan from Manchester United, will be experiencing an El Clasico for the first time, but Bellingham is an old hand.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
As I was exploring America’s political future, I called consultant David Johnson, an old hand in Florida politics though his Tennessee accent betrays his roots.
From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2023
“Don’t stand there talking about it, kid,” an old hand growled.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2022
Jon was fourteen, an old hand at justice.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
