Examples of old hand in a Sentence
He's an old hand at working on cars.
with 25 years on the job, Vinnie was the old hand everyone went to with their problems
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On the television side, however, the winning series for excellence in period, sci-fi/fantasy, and contemporary costumes were all old hands.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
For Conan O’Brien, an old hand whose podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a big player in the field, witty banter and appropriately leading queries come naturally; O’Brien also has plenty of pals on, but has a knack for turning their back-and-forth into a deeper examination of their friendship.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Most old hands recall how every briefing session with Biki Oberoi would begin with a detailed reading of every negative review, followed by ways to address the issues raised.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Jan. 2026
The Osefo family is an old hand at meeting the pressure of high expectations and not simply because of the recent criminal allegations of insurance fraud.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
For Conan O’Brien, an old hand whose podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a big player in the field, witty banter and appropriately leading queries come naturally; O’Brien also has plenty of pals on, but has a knack for turning their back-and-forth into a deeper examination of their friendship.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Most old hands recall how every briefing session with Biki Oberoi would begin with a detailed reading of every negative review, followed by ways to address the issues raised.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Jan. 2026
The Osefo family is an old hand at meeting the pressure of high expectations and not simply because of the recent criminal allegations of insurance fraud.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Old hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20hand. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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