war-horse
Example Sentences
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Terry’s decision not to re-sign for Aston Villa means Steve Bruce could satisfy his desire for an ageing Premier League-winning war-horse by offering Robert Huth a contract instead.
From The Guardian • Sep. 10, 2018
Leon Botstein led the American Symphony Orchestra, with Kent Tritle at the organ, in a rousing rendition of that majestic work, whose war-horse status overshadows its formal ingenuity.
From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2012
Mr. Haitink’s war-horse programs fit in with these others all too well, though he is a justly eminent interpreter and led an eloquent, enjoyable concert on Thursday.
From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2011
And instead of a war-horse, play something new.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sandy, the old war-horse, hearing the drums, the tramp of feet, immediately lifted his head, arched his neck, cocked his tail, and struck a martial attitude.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
