well-worn
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When asked by TV hosts, she occasionally demonstrated a well-worn soft shoe routine, though her heart was with the tango.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
But Ms. Coates has refashioned a rather well-worn premise into something compelling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
It also calls to mind a well-worn saying in gasoline markets: Prices rise like a rocket, and come down like a feather.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
Bear in mind, this is the perspective of an awkward wallflower surrounded by too-cool gothlings clutching well-worn copies of Rice’s books.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
When you lifted the seat of the bench there were travel guides, road maps, and well-worn paperbacks under it.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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