How to Use good old in a Sentence
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And in case of emergencies, a good ol' fashioned flask will more than do the trick.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
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And in case of emergencies, a good old fashioned flask will more than do the trick.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2023
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Soups, stir-fries, chilis, even just good old rice and beans – the options are endless.
—USA TODAY, 30 July 2023
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The only thing green on the sandwich is some good old salty pickles.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024
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Just good old fashioned mall food like Subway and Nathan’s Hot Dogs.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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And for a good old cry, check out Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Tuesday.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
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Grandma’s answer gives everyone on the porch a good old laugh.
—Mitchell S. Jackson, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2023
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And don’t neglect the healing powers of taking a good old fashioned walk.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2023
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Forget the beer and brats, the Detroit Lions are in for some good ol' Kansas City barbecue this fall.
—Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2023
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Longing for the imaginary good old days — whether in life or her music — isn’t her focus.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 9 May 2024
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Ali often stays over as well, with his mother thinking good old Uncle Winston will keep the kids in line.
—Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2023
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The two use modern technology and good old American know-how to look for the treasure.
—Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al, 9 May 2023
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Couple that with two back-to-back live performances that flaunt her impressive dance skills and you’re left with a good old fashioned pure pop smash.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2023
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There are plenty of products that claim to be the best method for how to get rid of mold in a bathroom, but good old soap and water (and elbow grease) are usually enough to do the trick.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
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What’s more, with the way that ’90s and ’00s fashion have been trending in recent years, my good old Denali has never felt more relevant.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2023
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Sacrificing the disturbance to the property will be well worth the camaraderie of a good old deer camp.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Nov. 2023
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That's all thanks to good old glycerin, a humectant known for its hydrating properties.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Jan. 2024
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There’s a good old fashioned box office battle brewing.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023
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While nothing is going to truly prevent sun damage quite like some good old SPF, our picks of the best sun hats for men do a pretty good job of helping out.
—Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2023
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These were from his good old days back on the island: fotos of men and women handcuffed naked to the same metal chair in what must have been a cuartel, probably the one he’d been assigned to.
—Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
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Where the franchise has lacked, however, is in the category of good old fashioned henchmen.
—Evan Romano, Men's Health, 17 July 2023
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And it was all birthed from good old fashioned authenticity.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 27 July 2023
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Although this movie is set during the holidays, a good ol' switcheroo is always entertaining.
—Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 17 July 2023
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From opera to musical theater to good old rock and roll, these stars have incredible singing voices that will leave you wondering why their records aren't dropping soon!
—Nina Derwin, Redbook, 6 Sep. 2023
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Elba actually has a long history with good old Mary Jane.
—EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024
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There are so many sorts of Michelin mentions, but then there's also these amazing little pubs, um, and, and cafes, which are really serving sort of good old, hearty northern grub using the best produce in the area.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2024
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Read more: Best Kettlebells Slam balls and good old fashioned hand weights all make excellent additions to your training routine.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 Oct. 2023
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Every movie about time and cinema and good old fashioned Hitchcockian suspense.
—Evan Romano, Men's Health, 20 July 2023
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Everybody just treats everybody like a good old neighbor in this neighborhood.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 11 July 2023
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Several studios and distributors are circling the hot package, which should spark one of those good old fashioned bidding wars that get Hollywood so hot and bothered.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Dec. 2023
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