How to Use good old in a Sentence

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  • Just drag the clip over a new background to get that good old green-screen effect.
    — PCMAG, 30 June 2024
  • And in case of emergencies, a good ol' fashioned flask will more than do the trick.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
  • And in case of emergencies, a good old fashioned flask will more than do the trick.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Soups, stir-fries, chilis, even just good old rice and beans – the options are endless.
    — USA TODAY, 30 July 2023
  • The only thing green on the sandwich is some good old salty pickles.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Just good old fashioned mall food like Subway and Nathan’s Hot Dogs.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • And for a good old cry, check out Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Tuesday.
    — Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
  • Try good old flash cards Don't overlook the power of reviewing flash cards, says Thieu.
    — Margaret Cirino, NPR, 25 June 2024
  • Grandma’s answer gives everyone on the porch a good old laugh.
    — Mitchell S. Jackson, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2023
  • And don’t neglect the healing powers of taking a good old fashioned walk.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • Brian Niccol wants to remedy those issues and go back to the 'good old days' of Starbucks.
    — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Google Yes, good old Google is an awesome option when searching for a last-minute hotel deal.
    — Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Longing for the imaginary good old days — whether in life or her music — isn’t her focus.
    — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 9 May 2024
  • News outlets all over the world picked up the story, and good old social media amplified it.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2024
  • 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
  • Well, good old George never rocked sunglasses like that.
    — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
  • Stegosaurus There is arguably no pet costume more classic than a good ol' dino.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Serve them with a dollop of Duke's mayonnaise mixed with Old Bay for good old Southern flavor.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • The point, however, is that this one doesn’t use the star-wheel complication to tell time, but instead good old hands around a straight-up dial.
    — Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Not when a good old fashioned groundless conspiracy is being waved in front of them.
    — Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2024
  • 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
  • Allen, who has compiled a 63-30 record going into his seventh season with the Bills, knows that every now and then, a good old fashioned beatdown comes to even the best of teams.
    — Adam Renuart, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
  • That's all thanks to good old glycerin, a humectant known for its hydrating properties.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Jan. 2024
  • There’s a good old fashioned box office battle brewing.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023
  • 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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