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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an old timer" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to someone who has a lot of experience or has been around for a long time, often in a particular field or activity.
Example: "As an old timer in the industry, he has seen many changes over the years and can offer valuable insights."
Alternatives: "a veteran" or "a seasoned pro".
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Farage is nothing if not an old timer.
Across the road from the field sits an old timer out on his porch basking in the midday sun.
Mr Aghai was an old timer, and he drove uncomplainingly even with a blinding sun in his face.
Again, it may be milk and honey for a road kid but not for an old timer".
I thought Mad Creek got its name from its springtime strength, but an old timer set me straight with an explanation that hit closer to home.
Describing herself, at 25, as an old timer, she has been forced to give up professional swimming for a full-time job as a human resources consultant.
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"I thought maybe because I'm an old-timer," he said.
Was he crazy?" "Well, he was an old-timer.
"But the Canadian geese weren't," interjects an old-timer.
"You can't even play tennis," moans an old-timer who stays near the East Hampton airport.
On Old-Timers' Day, the Scooter was suddenly an Old-Timer.
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