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

It is logical to think that he is still feeling the effects of his war-horse effort in 2015, when he ended up pitching 216 innings in the regular season and postseason.

From New York Times • May 8, 2016

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

Melvyn Douglas plays a political war-horse returning from retirement to become a special assistant to the President.

From Time Magazine Archive

Nan, this second horse, had easier gaits than the old war-horse.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes