old dog

Example Sentences

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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

Now I’ve endeavored to be like an old dog who can learn new tricks, so humility has been the watchword for my second decade of marriage.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

Because, while you can teach an old dog a new routine, such an abrupt, overnight shift can be unsettling.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025

The old dog grinned hideously in pleasure, his slanted eyes blinking strangely in the sudden light.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford