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

It seems to me no coincidence that Schwarzenegger, who arrived as a political novelty, was replaced by Jerry Brown, who was as politically tried-and-true as they come.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

It is letting companies speed-run a process that can often be a deliberative slog relying on tried-and-true approaches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

Unfortunately, the tried-and-true strategy had one of its worst years on record in 2022.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Here’s a tried-and-true memory aid: If you’re good in school, the principal is your p-a-l. prophecy/prophesy.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner