grand old men

Definition of grand old mennext
plural of grand old man

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Noun
  • Cleaning professional Claudia Meneses says that using white vinegar with a bit of water works real miracles on most shiny surfaces, including windows, chrome fixtures, and mirrors.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Deep clean all light fixtures in your home every three to six months.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Ed O’Bannon’s case over the unauthorized use of college athletes’ likenesses in video games—a case that played a crucial role in states adopting NIL statutes—put in motion the eventual changes the NCAA and its member institutions decided to adopt.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The program is preparing students to work at such cyber-centric institutions as Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Booz Allen Hamilton.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Grand old men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20old%20men. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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