bearer

Example Sentences

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Heraskevych, who was Ukraine's flag bearer, said the decision "simply breaks my heart".

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

“Michele and the Spirit leadership spoke about the vision for the franchise, creating sustainable success, implementing innovation and being a standard bearer for women’s sports,” Johnson wrote on X following Thursday’s event.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

BBC Scotland News understands that the person no longer works for an elected representative but is an office bearer in a local branch of the party.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

His admiration for HBO is well-established, and it would be an unwise business strategy to kill or diminish prestige TV’s standard bearer after acquiring it.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

“Friar Hugo, old friend, brace yourself. I am the bearer of tragic news!”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques