war-horse

Example Sentences

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Terry’s decision not to re-sign for Aston Villa means Steve Bruce could satisfy his desire for an ageing Premier League-winning war-horse by offering Robert Huth a contract instead.

From The Guardian • Sep. 10, 2018

Leon Botstein led the American Symphony Orchestra, with Kent Tritle at the organ, in a rousing rendition of that majestic work, whose war-horse status overshadows its formal ingenuity.

From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2012

Mr. Haitink’s war-horse programs fit in with these others all too well, though he is a justly eminent interpreter and led an eloquent, enjoyable concert on Thursday.

From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2011

Ibsen's A Doll's House might seem an obvious war-horse for an actress looking to make her mark.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sandy, the old war-horse, hearing the drums, the tramp of feet, immediately lifted his head, arched his neck, cocked his tail, and struck a martial attitude.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes