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bearer

[bair-er] / ˈbɛər ər /


NOUN
person who requests payment of bill
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With that said, how does he feel about being considered a sporting standard bearer for his country?

From BBC Aug. 2, 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

When the couple married a year later, which included a civil ceremony at OpenAI with a robotic hand ring bearer, Amodei presented Brockman with a $100 check.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

Intel’s foundry business, which is aiming to attract external customers for its chip manufacturing, has also been a bearer of seemingly good news for investors.

From MarketWatch May 12, 2026

She saw Kaisa raise her gloved hand and signal to the pennant bearer, and the hunters fell in line behind her as they rode out of the camp.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo

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

In 2009, Ariane became her husband’s No. 2 at the Swiss bank, to the alarm of some culture bearers.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 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

I was one of his pall bearers, yet I could not, would not believe something which I knew could not but be so.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner




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