tried-and-true

Example Sentences

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“Forgetting was a tried-and-true way for sheep to get over their sorrows,” Swann observes in her book.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

“Some people who had been purchasing Beyond Meat because they had thought it was healthier, or because of novelty, decided maybe I’ll just stick with the old tried-and-true and save a little money,” Stambor said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

Do you have tried-and-true tips you tell anyone when Coachella comes up in conversation?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Chief among those critics was Homan, who argued for sticking to tried-and-true police tactics of developing and pursuing specific targets, which he said would prove more efficient, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

I find the rituals comforting—the tried-and-true hymns, sermons by the mild- mannered, slope-shouldered reverend that emphasize decency and good manners.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline