of the old school
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Refereeing bosses consider Dean to be of the old school, a different era when the organisation may not have been quite so professional and progressive.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“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
At the grounds of the old school, the search for the remains of more missing children is continuing.
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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