old story
Example Sentences
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That’s when he decided to dig up an old story he’d told on stage about his dad body-shaming him during a family outing in Delrey Beach, Fla.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
It's the same old story for Turkey really - they have got some quality players and yet they mess up when they get to a major finals.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
It’s an old story, but she makes it fresh through her convincing delivery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
“That is an old story for Black folks,” she said.
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2026
Who would care to hear an old story in a language they could not speak?
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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