The phrase
"elder statesman" refers to a highly respected and experienced person who has held significant positions of power or influence in government or public affairs for a long time.
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Sentences with «elder statesman»
- Later, as a kind of elder statesman of American art, he promulgated the movement eloquently through lectures, teaching and editing, without interrupting his highly productive output as an artist. (nytimes.com)
- Would he really be prepared to play the role of elder statesman in a cabinet of younger men? (conservativehome.blogs.com)
- Man United rolled back the years as elder statesman Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs scored to secure a win at Carrow Road. (caughtoffside.com)
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