How to Use Father Time in a Sentence

Father Time

noun
  • Father Time comes for us all, just accept it.
    — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
  • Those days are gone, proving that Father Time casts a spell on even the most elite players.
    — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
  • There is no better time to start fighting Father Time than today!
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • Father Time does eventually come for all.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
  • But Father Time is as daunting to outrun as an unblocked edge rusher.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The hard part comes next, from Mother Nature and Father Time.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
  • Even with more graceful aging curves for star talent, Father Time spares no player or team.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 May 2026
  • Will this idea of battling with Father Time be explored throughout the season?
    — Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2024
  • If that surprises anyone, Father Time would like a word after class.
    — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Feb. 2023
  • But the show served as a harsh reminder that even our most beloved singers can’t always escape the ravages of Father Time.
    — Dallas News, 18 May 2022
  • Father Time may be winning yet another battle.
    — New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Wilson isn’t just fighting Father Time, either.
    — Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
  • This front office must be crossing its fingers Father Time waits a little longer to come for Moses.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The cliff comes for everyone, and Father Time rarely plays fair with wide receivers carrying that much mileage.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Father Time lost again James was exhausted, his jersey pulled over his head after a fourth-quarter turnover.
    — Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Cobb is already 42, and Father Time concepts suggest his best in-ring days are behind him.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • Marta is so ageless and so respected that Father Time just asked her for an autograph.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
  • LeBron James loves messing with that nemesis named Father Time.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 14 May 2026
  • Teams are seemingly concerned that Father Time has caught up with the slugger, who turns 38 in a few months.
    — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The Mets’ postseason lasted three games this year and could last no longer next year, if Father Time catches up to the aces.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Matt and Jeff Hardy have reflected on their own careers and their battle with Father Time.
    — Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Popovich himself is 76 years old, and Father Time is undefeated.
    — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 8 May 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
  • However, Father Time is undefeated, and there were still five seasons to go.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
  • One of the oldest lines anywhere is about Father Time being undefeated.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
  • Father Time may be undefeated, but James is certainly giving the guy a run for his money.
    — Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • At some point, like with Brady and Manning, Father Time will win the battle against this quarterback.
    — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • James continues to win his battle against Father Time in impressive fashion.
    — Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Season hinges on Stephen Curry’s ability to hold back Father Time.
    — Taylor Kate Brown, SFChronicle.com, 3 Dec. 2020
  • Was that due to playing in an uninspiring situation in Utah or just Father Time?
    — James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

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