well-trodden

British

adjective

(of a path, route, etc) much frequented or used by walkers, travellers, etc

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While Jason is now a TV analyst, it is unlikely Travis will follow that well-trodden path from the field to the commentary booth.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Players use the Robux to buy virtual goods for their avatars and to aid their progress in games, a now well-trodden business model for free-to-play games.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

Most vacationers follow a well-trodden circuit—churches, wine, mountains—that includes Tbilisi, the wine lands of Kakheti and the mountainous Kazbegi region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Together, Johansson and Bailey prop up a flagging franchise, but their combined magnetism creates a frustrating push-pull effect with the movie’s well-trodden narrative beats.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025

“But nothing,” Gherland said, a firm hand on the boy’s back, striding quickly down the well-trodden path.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill

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