adage

Example Sentences

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And analysts said the previous "bad news is good news" adage, which has fuelled rate cut hopes in the past and propelled markets higher, might be a thing of the past.

From Barron's

The old adage is true: Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

From Salon

The adage that records are made to be broken definitely applies to the TV ratings for the Super Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s an adage that assets which lead the fastest rallies get hit the hardest when capital gets pulled.

From Barron's

“When you don’t speak out, the old adage that silence is deafening is absolutely true. You end up losing the public and you end up putting your own people at risk,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times