bearer

Example Sentences

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"I thank the flag bearer of our national team at the Winter Olympics, Vladyslav Heraskevych, for reminding the world of the price of our struggle," Zelenksy said on X.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 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

It is not clear why Puech’s shares were bearer shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

“Well, I hate to be the bearer of evil, but I know y’all had a heap rather hear it from me than somebody else.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns