venerable

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Investigators discovered a link to Bagur, who is a business coach rival of Dini's as well as being the 69-year-old "venerable master" of the Athanor lodge.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

On that basis the venerable bank could hardly have chosen a more suitable leader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

After college, she moved to Los Angeles, performing as a rock singer and studying at the venerable Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

He was a commentator for the Lakers alongside the venerable Chick Hearn, doing what was then a simulcast of radio and television.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

“You and I will be twenty-six, Teddy, Beth twenty-four, and Amy twenty-two. What a venerable party!” said Jo.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott