bearer

Example Sentences

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As for his other relatives, it is uncertain whether they will be able to see him march as flag bearer.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Lai was accused of violating the NSL for his role in the protests and also through his tabloid Apple Daily, which became a standard bearer for the pro-democracy movement.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 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

The shares were in bearer form, meaning they were paper certificates that belong to whoever physically holds them—like cash—so the owner’s name never appears in a register.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

He told his assistant and ammo bearer to each bring a spare machine gun for him, and as much ammo as they could possibly carry.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge