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

“Does that old dog still hunt? Yes it still does hunt, but its opportunity is less,” he argued.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2024

"This old dog -- the cell cycle -- is capable of more tricks than we realized."

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2024

Now onto the trail on all fours scampered a half-grown bear cub, round furry ears pricked and small deep-set eyes alight with curiosity in the sharp little face as he beheld the old dog.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford