old bird
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The old bird towers I encountered were made of wood and stone.
From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2022
Though Bannon’s wings have been clipped, he is a tough old bird with a sharp beak.
From The Guardian • Apr. 17, 2017
Why would you want a tough old bird?
From Time • Nov. 20, 2015
Mandell's Solomon, his hands aflutter as though dancing on the keys of an adding machine, traverses the stage like an old bird on twig-like legs that are about to snap.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2015
“Not as nimble as I used to be, but this old bird can still start a darn good fire.”
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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