old dog

Example Sentences

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There may still be life in the old dog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 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

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

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025

He’d had a chance to show he had the right stuff and stand up for the old dog.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein