statesman
Example Sentences
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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
He documented his rise—from a printer’s apprentice when he was 12 to a self-employed printer and publisher, inventor, diplomat and statesman—blending his personal history with advice about the virtues of work.
Asked why he wore an old-fashioned waistcoat and a fedora to the museum, Pedro said he began dressing this way recently, inspired by 20th-century statesmen and fictional detectives.
From BBC
Sir John Major is now the elder statesman among them.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
