old soldier

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noun

a former soldier or veteran

an experienced or practised person

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It would became one of the first great mysteries in the United States of America, as it was only then 23 years old.
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To borrow an old right-wing talking point, these people are angry no matter what we do.
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Davy looked around and saw an old man coming toward them across the lawn.
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After relievedly giving the pistol to the nearest soldier, he stumbled quickly over to Brion and took his hand.
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His wife stood smiling and waving, the boys shouting, as he disappeared in the old rockaway down the sandy road.
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Old Mrs. Wurzel and the buxom but not too well-favoured heiress of the house of Grains were at the head of the table.
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