standard-bearer
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Thaksin's nephew Yodchanan Wongsawat, who became Pheu Thai's standard-bearer ahead of the February election, was made minister of higher education in Anutin's cabinet.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
“I just don’t see it,” Yee said, given the way Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, the top GOP contenders, are smacking each other around, hoping to emerge as the undisputed Republican standard-bearer.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026
The People's Party is facing a strong challenge from Anutin, who has built his once small, provincial Bhumjaithai - "Thai Pride" party - into the standard-bearer for Thai conservatives.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
Grisham remains a standard-bearer for a certain type of American reader, one who takes comfort in stories where half-decent small-town lawyers overcome treacherous situations and good triumphs over corruption in the courtroom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
His standard-bearer rode to the edge of the moat to hail the men in the gatehouse.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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