old dog
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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
According to PlayStation's business boss, Eric Lempel, that's because there's plenty of life in the old dog yet.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
“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
The old dog drank deeply, standing up to his chest in the cold water; the cat picked his way delicately to the edge of an overhanging rock.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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