Father Time
noun
: time personified especially as a bearded old man holding a scythe and an hourglass
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There aren’t many options out there that are obvious upgrades over the 41-year-old Rodgers, who had an up-and-down season and often struggled to overcome health issues (or Father Time) but statistically still managed one of the best seasons in team history.
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Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
No, this parting simply has to do with Father Time.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
Brian Cashman rolled the dice on Father Time and may have sacrificed clubhouse tranquility.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Four-time league MVP LeBron James continues to win his battle against Father Time, as the NBA's all-time leading scorer scored 40 points and secured eight rebounds in the win over Portland.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
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Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
No, this parting simply has to do with Father Time.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
Brian Cashman rolled the dice on Father Time and may have sacrificed clubhouse tranquility.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Four-time league MVP LeBron James continues to win his battle against Father Time, as the NBA's all-time leading scorer scored 40 points and secured eight rebounds in the win over Portland.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Father Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Father%20Time. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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