tried-and-true

Example Sentences

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Scott Bagley, owner of Mulberry Woodworking in Frankfort, Ind., said he uses the company’s tried-and-true model every day.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The strategy is also a moneymaker for networks and streaming services, as tried-and-true content comes with minimal financial risk -- and often huge fan interest.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Do you have tried-and-true tips you tell anyone when Coachella comes up in conversation?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

For some listeners, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” may seem like an unwelcome shift away from the tried-and-true pop sensibilities of “Harry’s House.”

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Here’s a tried-and-true memory aid: If you’re good in school, the principal is your p-a-l. prophecy/prophesy.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner