statesman

Example Sentences

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Even Nick Saban, the sport’s elder statesman, pronounced it all but dead.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even more remarkably, Will’s thought processes have resembled the French statesman Talleyrand’s description of the Bourbon kings: “They forgot nothing and they learned nothing.”

From Salon

"He likes to present himself there as a statesman capable of exerting influence," political scientist Jean Faniel told AFP.

From Barron's

As a statesman leading the Vatican, he can often appear to be in listening mode, but on this trip, Pope Leo has shown that he can still issue some strong statements.

From BBC

By the end of his run there, Kupp was a seasoned elder statesman, still contributing but also helping younger players fine-tune their game.

From Los Angeles Times