war-horse

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Cast in 1633 by French sculptor Hubert Le Sueur, the bronze was designed to massage Charles’ ego, elevating his short stature atop an imposing war horse.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2023

And the old war horse Bas Dost, who has been around longer than time itself, is on for Lang.

From The Guardian • Nov. 3, 2021

While the former vice president is obviously a war horse, the mayor of South Bend is the epitome of the kind of fresh face who fascinates the press.

From Fox News • May 3, 2019

“Lanyard fatigue,” as one war horse called it, is felt especially keenly in Hollywood during Oscar week, where the social and professional calendar is increasingly packed, with at least 50 significant parties in play.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2019

No-one would stop or question a groom in fine clothes leading a war horse and a lady's saddle horse down to the river, and Lasaraleen had plenty of grooms to send.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis