How to Use any old in a Sentence
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But not just any old beet soup.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
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And not any old tool will quell the storm.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
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Not just any old dress pants will do, though.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
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But this isn’t just any old lanyard.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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But this isn’t just any old triumph.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
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Rake to break up any old mulch that’s matted down.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
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Grab any old bread, potatoes, or onions that may go bad while you’re gone.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
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The scene that was edited isn’t just any old wedding.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
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Your next vacation shouldn't just be to any old beach.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
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Your next vacation shouldn't just be to any old beach.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
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There are times when simply grabbing any old drink with friends will do.
—Alicia Valenski, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
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The garment wasn't just any old thing, either.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Remove any old tree stumps, roots, or wood debris from your yard.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
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Remove any old tree stumps, roots, or wood debris from your yard.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
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But that doesn’t mean those workers are willing to jump ship for just any old job.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
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With any old money outfit, the details can make or break it.
—Collette Grimes, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
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But don't be sneaking just any old can of pumpkin into your cart.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
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This special type of mustard makes any old casserole just that.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
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This new trick is more convincing than any old download prompt.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Shopping for bath towels seems simple, like any old one will get the job done.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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Shopping for bath towels seems simple, like any old one will get the job done.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
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And not just any old Thursday but the first Thursday of the month!
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Remove any old Nest entries that no longer serve a purpose.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
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But this isn’t any old revival with a few tweaks and minor revisions.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
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Keep in mind that this isn’t just any old inspector general job.
—Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 8 June 2023
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Climbing a mountain is not something anyone can get up off their couch and do on any old day.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
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Barbie’s Corvette isn’t any old convertible with a slick of pink paint.
—Time, 27 June 2023
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And don’t just throw in any old template cover letter, either.
—Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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This isn’t just any old piece of Manhattan asphalt.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
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But Apple has added a step for people who want to run any old code on their Macs.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2024
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