warhorse

Example Sentences

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The warhorse Wawrinka departed for a medical timeout after the third set as his Melbourne escapades caught up with him.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

But the officials at Nasa who are in charge of the old warhorse have just submitted a five-year budget plan.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2022

Kim kicked off the season on Aug. 21 with Puccini’s “Tosca,” a warhorse that is a sentimental favorite for the company.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2021

“Horses are notoriously hard to draw,” says Dong, who always knew she specifically wanted a warhorse as the main character of the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2021

The warhorse was the wrong mount for ranging, but try and tell that to the lordling.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin