over-the-hill
Example Sentences
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He spent lavishly on high-priced, over-the-hill veterans, cycled through coaches and executives, and developed a reputation for interfering with football matters.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
Yes, indeed, with their big-top roster of the frequently injured, over-the-hill gang, the Lakers are no doubt the envy of the entire league.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2022
She joined the long-running sketch comedy show in 1995, and several of her hit characters — including the unapologetically over-the-hill dancer, Sally O’Malley — were in some way inspired by her father’s theatricality.
From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2022
McGregor has been unable to recapture his fearsome MMA form, losing decisively to Khabib Nurmagomedov and twice to Poirier while beating only an over-the-hill Donald Cerrone.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2021
For one, he’s been lucky or tastefully talented enough to have avoided the kind of missteps that push performers into over-the-hill status.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 17, 2020
