Father Time
noun
: time personified especially as a bearded old man holding a scythe and an hourglass
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If this past regular season was truly a signal that Father Time has caught up with Andersen, the Penguins are well-equipped to roll on without him.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Omar Vega / Getty Images Simply put, the only thing that could stop Messi at the 2026 World Cup is Father Time.
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Djokovic, still fighting Father Time better than anyone should reasonably be allowed to, suffered a third-round upset.
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Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
The series builds to his final French Open in 2024 when Father Time was nipping at his heels, navicular, hip, back and everything else.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Omar Vega / Getty Images Simply put, the only thing that could stop Messi at the 2026 World Cup is Father Time.
—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Djokovic, still fighting Father Time better than anyone should reasonably be allowed to, suffered a third-round upset.
—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
The series builds to his final French Open in 2024 when Father Time was nipping at his heels, navicular, hip, back and everything else.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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“Father Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Father%20Time. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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