standard-bearer

Example Sentences

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But UC has long been a standard-bearer, including in academic and protest freedoms.

From Los Angeles Times

A Catholic herself and standard-bearer of Europe's populist right, she is politically aligned with the US administration and shares their belief in taking a tough stance on migration.

From BBC

Playing video games, of which Rice is said to be the squad standard-bearer, remains a popular pastime.

From BBC

Bayrou has run for the presidency three times, as standard-bearer of the centre.

From BBC

The move is the latest in the governor’s highly visible effort to shield California from the second edition of the Trump presidency, which has elicited predictable fury from the Republican standard-bearer.

From Los Angeles Times