It is only fitting that the old warhorse goes out on top.

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The next two Tests against Sri Lanka will go a long way towards indicating whether the old warhorse is ready to be retired.

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But, despite bowing out with tries in each of his three final games at Knowsley Road, Old Trafford against Wigan was a battle too many for the emotional old warhorse.

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It now holds the top spot in the entry midsized car segment, beating out that old warhorse of dependability, the Toyota (nyse: TM - news - people ) Camry.

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In a rare attack, McNamee brought Crossmaglen level but it was to be his final action as Cross boss Tony McEntee felt compelled to bring on old warhorse Francie Bellew in an attempt to steady the ailing Armagh champions.

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Now with a new Democratic President and a crisis to use as a lever for a sweeping expansion of government, they aren't about to let an old warhorse with scruples about the costs of regulation interfere with their moment to govern.

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