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 elder statesman died peacefully at his home in Leimert Park, his son said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Letterman is enjoying his elder statesman status with an interview show on Netflix, “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction,” that he makes on his own schedule.
From Salon ● May 21, 2026
He stayed on as Clinton's chief adviser after he left office in 2000 and helped him transition from president into a jet-setting elder statesman.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 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
