grand old men

noun

plural of grand old man
as in first ladies

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  1. fixtures
  2. institutions
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  • Update outdated elements; opt for warmer tones, layered textures, and modern LED fixtures.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Rachel Simpson, senior interior designer for Revive Design and Renovation, also agrees that navy, among other dark tones, is on the rise for outdoor fixtures.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of fixtures
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  • Lula, meanwhile, has argued for a more prominent role of the federal government in the fight against organized crime as well as greater coordination between governmental institutions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Harvard and its peers are tax-exempt charitable institutions.
    — Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of institutions
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