grand old men

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plural of grand old man
as in first ladies

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  1. fixtures
  2. institutions
Noun
  • Most other fixtures, as ever in a preseason opener, were in for a smattering of plays.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The staggered start to the campaign means that there will be La Liga fixtures played on all but one day between August 15 and 31.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of fixtures
Noun
  • Some of this can be attributed to a loss of trust in institutions, especially those tied to public health, thanks in part to the Covid-19 pandemic.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The 2026-2027 State Board of Education report presented to the North Carolina General Assembly shows institutions beginning their school year early this fall.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of institutions
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“Grand old men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20old%20men. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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