past master

Example Sentences

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Bhumjaithai, by comparison, is a past master at using its substantial resources to win local power-brokers to its side, and they exercise a lot of influence over voters in their areas.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

He is a past master at laying off his debts as well as his moral responsibilities.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2022

Now, Ronald Reagan was a no less sunny personality and a past master, of course, of media relations.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2019

You can imagine the artfully brooding songs that such a boy might give voice to, especially from a past master of musical neuroses like Mr. Kander.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2017

I became a past master on the parallel bars and excelled at physical jerks;—we have trembled at the mere sound of his voice, but his runaway post-horse never got the better of us.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque