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of the old school







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“I’m a little bit of the old school of cultivating regulars and getting people to want to come back to you,” Winterman, the owner of Francie, said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Penny for the thoughts of a certain Duncan Ferguson, who as a member of the old school may have considered the decision somewhat harsh.

From The Guardian Jan. 22, 2022

I am a nurse of the old school, starting as a staff nurse at Children’s Orthopedic Hospital on Queen Anne Hill in 1952 and moving to Laurelhurst in 1953.

From Seattle Times Jan. 14, 2022

A perfectly manicured soccer field sits in front of the old school building.

From New York Times Jun. 26, 2021

A craftsman of the old school, he scorned progress.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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