over-the-hill
Example Sentences
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“I’m not over the hill, but I’m on top of the hill with a view in both directions,” Kelly told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
Today is my birthday, and I’m feeling a bit over the hill.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
After walking over the hill, this cousin by the last name of Walton made his way south to Arkansas and created an empire based on the profit from selling those pigs at market.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2025
Officials did not conduct soil testing or air testing at Canyon, which was over the hill from the fire zone.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025
When her father’s hat peeked over the hill, and the laughter of the harvesters was a far-off chime, Aziz would run into the house to tell everyone, “They’re coming! They’re coming!”
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
