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View synonyms for along in years

along in years



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Idioms and Phrases

Also, on in years . Elderly, old. For example, Grandma's along in years now and doesn't hear too well , or Our dog is not as frisky now that he's getting on in years . This idiom transfers the length of along (and the “onward” of on ) to the passage of time. [Late 1800s]
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Example Sentences

He is one of the most natural pro wrestlers to come along in years and he draws a lot of nonwrestling fans to shows.

Receivers Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson are locked in, and a quartet of freshmen receivers might be the best group to come along in years.

Carton, who could be one of the best Ohio State players to come along in years.

Carton, who could be one of the best Ohio State players to come along in years.

My review out of the Cannes film festival focused on how the film fits into Tarantino’s filmography as a palpably late-phase work, offering an artist getting along in years the chance to reflect on a world that’s changing all around him.

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