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His depiction as a toothless and wise old man signaled that he was not to be feared, an important characteristic for someone promoting an anxiety-inducing process like writing.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2022

The one-and-dones will be there, but so will teams such as Notre Dame, Villanova, Wichita State and Michigan State — the Spartans led by Bridges, the wise old man of college basketball.

From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2017

It might seem a natural progression from affectless boy to elegant young man to wise old man.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2016

He had been a wise old man forever, and until recently, he barely showed signs of slowing.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2010

A wise old man like you see in movies and books.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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