bearer
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“All over the world she was a symbol of selfless humanity. A standard bearer for the rights of the truly downtrodden, a very British girl who transcended nationality.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The Carmarthen star has also been chosen to be the Team Wales flag bearer for the closing ceremony tonight.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Wimbledon’s No. 1 Court will feature a showdown between U.S. standard bearer Jessica Pegula and American rising star Iva Jovic in the round of 16.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Before “Interview with the Vampire” and “The Vampire Lestat,” Hammer Film Productions’ gothic horror movies made “Dracula” their standard bearer.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
And if he ever became a god, if he ever entered the All-Radiant, then Govinda wanted to follow him as his friend, his companion, his servant, his lance bearer, his shadow.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
Their relative normalcy, and that of fellow marrieds Amber Morrison and Jordan Faeth, is a soothing contrast to the textbook Fusco fiasco and the rest of the season’s red flag bearers.
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2026
Joslin’s lawyers claim no punishment was given to other, similar El Capitan flag bearers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
Two-time Olympic champion Fontana will also be one of Italy's flag bearers at the opening ceremony at the San Siro.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
Cameras were supposed to be bearers of truth and armor against lies, vehicles of justice and agents of change.
From Slate ● Jan. 15, 2026
He died ten minutes before the bearers came around to take him down to surgery.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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