old dog

Example Sentences

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There may still be life in the old dog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 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

"Just because you're 'senior', let's say that, it doesn't mean the end - you can teach an old dog new tricks."

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

The young man ruffles the big bucket head, holds the old dog close to his breast.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads