tried-and-true
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The new creations entered the repertory amid a number of authoritative performances of tried and true ballets—mostly by the troupe’s incomparable founding choreographer George Balanchine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
He liked the tried and true “blue team-red team” strategy of designating people to explicitly challenge models and assumptions to overcome institutional biases.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
Younger people are typically more willing to try new things and new brands, whereas older consumers may be less willing to switch from tried and true brands that have worked for them, Anderson said.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025
Demonization and dehumanization are tried and true tactics of demagogues in every era.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025
His boxy old Speed Graphic was tried and true the shop,” Darrel said as he helped his date into the pickup truck. liaison.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
