old dog

Example Sentences

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O'Neill was measured and wise in the aftermath of Sunday, an old dog who's been down this long road before.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

And instead of bellyaching about the radical changes to the sport, Cignetti became the old dog learning new tricks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Ho rejects the “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” attitude.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

“Does that old dog still hunt? Yes it still does hunt, but its opportunity is less,” he argued.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2024

As he did so an old dog lying there lifted his head and pricked his ears.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton