Father Time
noun
: time personified especially as a bearded old man holding a scythe and an hourglass
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James continues to win his battle against Father Time in impressive fashion.
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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
In this particular choice, humor and credibility are the first casualties and, despite best efforts from all, the whole thing feels like a burger smashed onto a griddle manned by Father Time, a charred remnant of days fast gone by.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Despite best efforts from all, the whole thing feels like a burger smashed onto a grill manned by Father Time, a charred remnant of days fast gone by.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
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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
In this particular choice, humor and credibility are the first casualties and, despite best efforts from all, the whole thing feels like a burger smashed onto a griddle manned by Father Time, a charred remnant of days fast gone by.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Despite best efforts from all, the whole thing feels like a burger smashed onto a grill manned by Father Time, a charred remnant of days fast gone by.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Father Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Father%20Time. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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