grand old men

Definition of grand old mennext
plural of grand old man
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Noun
  • So the Dreamers have made an effort to be fixtures at local little leagues in places like Maitland, Azalea Park and Oviedo, as well as other community events.
    Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
  • All rooms are designed by Jacques Grange, and outfitted to perfection with plush sofas, subtle lighting fixtures and mismatched modern tables.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • And the issue with that is that political parties and political institutions have been in decay across the Western world for decades.
    Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
  • Public-health institutions globally emerged weakened and politically polarized.
    Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
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“Grand old men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20old%20men. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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