elder statesman
Example Sentences
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“Ridiculous” is C.K.’s way of letting the world know, with put-on humility, 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
After his presidential runs, Jackson later positioned himself as an elder statesman within the Democratic Party.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
And in an impromptu pregame speech as the team’s elder statesman, Kershaw imparted the most important lesson he’s learned from his 11 All-Star Games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2025
Kershaw, 14 years Misiorowski’s senior, laughed when asked what it’s like to be the elder statesman in such high-profile matchups now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2025
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
