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Its episodic encores are currently airing on Fox as a lead-in to “The Faithful,” whose showrunner, René Echevarria, is an old hand at both network and cable, and whose work includes “The 4400.”

From Salon Mar. 29, 2026

Rashford, also bidding to earn a World Cup slot with England while on loan from Manchester United, will be experiencing an El Clasico for the first time, but Bellingham is an old hand.

From BBC Oct. 25, 2025

But Kimmel is by now an old hand at a highly specialized gig.

From Seattle Times Mar. 4, 2024

An old hand at broadcast network cop shows including “Law & Order” and “NYPD Blue,” Finkelstein, 70, was partnered by Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 17, 2022

At the rail yard, I felt like an old hand.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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