standard-bearer

Example Sentences

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On one side of the debate are conservative political parties whose standard-bearer is Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, the general who has governed Thailand for nine years after seizing power in a coup.

From New York Times

It would make him appear weak at a time some in his party are already worried about his ability to hold up as his party's standard-bearer next year.

From BBC

In the current GOP primary, each leading camp has trumpeted its candidate’s qualities as a party standard-bearer against the Democratic incumbent.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Biden has his work cut out for him, according to a series of polls that show voters are concerned about his age and would prefer a fresh face as the party’s standard-bearer.

From Washington Times

In recent months, she has established herself as an advocate of police reform and as the standard-bearer for the administration on abortion rights since Roe v.

From New York Times