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 drum of royalty, foretold two generations earlier, is now returning to its bearer.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 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
Thus, while the bearer is no longer a member of our scholastic family, it is highly important that his severance with the college be executed as painlessly as possible.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
But since the rings select their bearers by asking whether they’re afraid during an ambush designed to create dread, the test favors those for whom life never presents anything to fear.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
The epic journey concluded with a 40-day trip across Scotland involving 4,000 baton bearers.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Joslin’s lawyers claim no punishment was given to other, similar El Capitan flag bearers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 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
We see a dark group, bearers with stretchers, and larger black clumps moving about.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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