elder statesman
Example Sentences
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The veteran linebacker is likely playing in his final NFL season, but he still enjoys leading by example and being an elder statesman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The club have mainly targeted players aged 20 and under from abroad, having already recruited Jaouen, Sean Steur, Bazoumana Toure and Aladji Bamba, so Hornicek will feel like something of an elder statesman in comparison.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The elder statesman died peacefully at his home in Leimert Park, his son said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
“Ridiculous” is C.K.’s way of letting the world know that when you brush aside his Teflon-coated fame and elder statesman standing, the 58-year-old star is really just old and exhausted.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
I saw my role as am elder statesman who might help them move on to the more inclusive ideas of the Congress Movement.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
