Father Time
noun
: time personified especially as a bearded old man holding a scythe and an hourglass
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In 1987, legendary L.A. Times columnist Jim Murray wrote about athletes staring down the bad guy that eventually gets all of them: Father Time.
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Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The living legend wasn’t looking to turn back the clock and stave off Father Time, even though father — and son — are tied for the lead with former PNC winners Bernhard Langer and son Jason and Vijay Singh and son Qass at 13-under par playing a scramble format.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Father Time is often depicted holding his scythe, signifying that every moment is fleeting.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers are 13-11 after 24 games played, and plenty of attention has been given to new head coach, JJ Redick, as well as LeBron James who seems to - slump aside - have beaten Father Time once again.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The living legend wasn’t looking to turn back the clock and stave off Father Time, even though father — and son — are tied for the lead with former PNC winners Bernhard Langer and son Jason and Vijay Singh and son Qass at 13-under par playing a scramble format.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Father Time is often depicted holding his scythe, signifying that every moment is fleeting.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers are 13-11 after 24 games played, and plenty of attention has been given to new head coach, JJ Redick, as well as LeBron James who seems to - slump aside - have beaten Father Time once again.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Father Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Father%20Time. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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