Father Time
noun
: time personified especially as a bearded old man holding a scythe and an hourglass
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Cobb is already 42, and Father Time concepts suggest his best in-ring days are behind him.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Popovich himself is 76 years old, and Father Time is undefeated.
—Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
James continues to win his battle against Father Time in impressive fashion.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
His Game 2 first half was evidence that his sorcery is still capable of outpacing Father Time.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Popovich himself is 76 years old, and Father Time is undefeated.
—Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
James continues to win his battle against Father Time in impressive fashion.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
His Game 2 first half was evidence that his sorcery is still capable of outpacing Father Time.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Father Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Father%20Time. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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