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O'Neill was measured and wise in the aftermath of Sunday, an old dog who's been down this long road before.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

And instead of bellyaching about the radical changes to the sport, Cignetti became the old dog learning new tricks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Ho rejects the “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” attitude.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

By halftime, Luka was panting like an old dog in August.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2025

Three times he swam across, and the third time the old dog waded in up to his chest and started swimming.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford




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