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warhorses

noun

plural of warhorse

as in veterans

a person with long experience in a specified area a warhorse who's survived far nastier campaigns in his long political career

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Recent Examples of warhorses The race at Sepang saw old warhorses Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton show their class in challenging conditions. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 Perhaps most notably, the annual opera program will divert from the Pacific Symphony’s traditional Verdi and Puccini Italian operatic warhorses. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 But these warhorses have been rejuvenated in startling ways. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

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veterans

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Seniors, disabled residents, and veterans may be entitled to further tax rate exemptions.

— Andis Robeznieks, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Edwards won’t be the best running back TCU has faced this season, but those veterans from 2023 understand how quickly Edwards can change a game if he’s not accounted for.

— Steven Johnson October 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

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