grand old men

Definition of grand old mennext
plural of grand old man

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Noun
  • But these repeat fixtures are making for an unsatisfying tournament all around.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
  • European light fixtures hang overhead.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • About 400 people initially signed the statement, representing a range of Christian denominations, leaders of Black, Asian and Latino churches and associations and Christian universities and institutions.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Since its founding in 2010, the DCC’s impact has helped elevate Sylvester to Florida’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)–designated cancer center, placing it among the nation’s elite institutions for cancer research and care.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Grand old men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20old%20men. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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