oldie

Example Sentences

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She recently declined the honor of being named “Oldie of the Year” by The Oldie magazine.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2021

Despite her great age, the monarch has politely declined the honor of being named "Oldie of the Year" by a British magazine.

From Fox News • Oct. 21, 2021

Her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, was Oldie of the Year in 2011.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2021

But broadcaster Gyles Brandreth, the chairman of the awards run by the Oldie Magazine, said they had received a "lovely letter" sending her warmest best wishes but declining the offer.

From Reuters • Oct. 19, 2021

After the queen declined, this year’s Oldie of the Year award went to movie royalty instead: French-American actress and dancer Leslie Caron, 90.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2021