same old

Example Sentences

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In the end, after a historic start to the tournament, the American campaign came to the same old ending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 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 a new month, but the same old market factors keep driving stocks higher.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Do you ever look out your window and, tired of the same old view, long that you could just pick up and live somewhere else?

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The weekend passed, as they will do, and for me it went by in Greek, solitary meals in the dining hall, and more of the same old puzzlement back in my room.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt