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bearer

[bair-er] / ˈbɛər ər /


NOUN
person who requests payment of bill
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The Carmarthen star has also been chosen to be the Team Wales flag bearer for the closing ceremony tonight.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

Wimbledon’s No. 1 Court will feature a showdown between U.S. standard bearer Jessica Pegula and American rising star Iva Jovic in the round of 16.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Before “Interview with the Vampire” and “The Vampire Lestat,” Hammer Film Productions’ gothic horror movies made “Dracula” their standard bearer.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

When the couple married a year later, which included a civil ceremony at OpenAI with a robotic hand ring bearer, Amodei presented Brockman with a $100 check.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

He glanced at Jacob the eagle bearer, who was still standing at attention behind him.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

Their relative normalcy, and that of fellow marrieds Amber Morrison and Jordan Faeth, is a soothing contrast to the textbook Fusco fiasco and the rest of the season’s red flag bearers.

From Salon Mar. 8, 2026

Joslin’s lawyers claim no punishment was given to other, similar El Capitan flag bearers.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 23, 2026

Cameras were supposed to be bearers of truth and armor against lies, vehicles of justice and agents of change.

From Slate Jan. 15, 2026

They have worked on ceremonies where dogs have been used as "flower girls" and bridesmaids, as well as ring bearers.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2025

Leale and his stretcher bearers carry Lincoln up nine short, curved steps to the front door.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly




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