as in conservatives
a person with old-fashioned ideas
a fuddy-duddy who thought that anyone too young to vote shouldn't be out past 8:00 p.m.
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The evening faceoff − titled UFC Freedom 250 − has been much anticipated by conservatives and panned by Democratic critics.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026 -
Remarkably, some conservatives have come to his defense.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Noun
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For the benefit of us old fogies?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now the 10% is for stubborn old fogies who refuse to change their ways and try something new.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
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What Argentinian Bitcoin Enthusiasts Say Adorni’s BTC story doesn’t align with what Argentinian Bitcoin veterans experienced.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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First-round pick Malachi Lawrence, the 23rd overall selection from Central Florida, drew praise from veterans Kenny Clark and Rashan Gary for his technique and work ethic at OTAs.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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“Fuddy-duddies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuddy-duddies. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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