time-served

Definitions

1. Having completed an apprenticeship or period of training, thus acquiring skills.
   not-comparable
2. Having completed many years of service.
   not-comparable

Examples

“Liverpool have⟳ looked a little jaded from their exertions in recent weeks and there was an air of desperation about their attempts to restore⟳ equality in the closing minutes in the face⟳ of the experience⟳ and game management of opponents who are time-served masters of the Champions League art.”

“The introduction of Classes 507 (built 1978-80) and '508' (1979-80) allowed the withdrawal of time-served London Midland & Scottish Railway '502s' and '503s' - designs that dated back to the 1930s.”

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