old-line

Example Sentences

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“Boston has created a very strong position in the mutual fund industry,” an old-line Bostonian tells me.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

With independent studios facing challenges finding tenants to rent their sound stages and services, old-line studio titans such as Warner Bros.,

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

“Cyclical stocks have greatly underperformed this year, but with job losses mounting, during the months ahead, even the Mag7 may not be able to keep pace with old-line CYCLICALS!” says Paulsen.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025

Renowned for ancient churches and the tomb of Dante, the 14th-century poet, the city of Ravenna and its environs along Italy’s Adriatic coast are also home to old-line industries like steel and fertilizer.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2024

What the old-line firms also did not do was involve themselves in hostile corporate takeovers.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell