bearer

Example Sentences

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Among the “defects” of others on the survey were wanderer, illiterate, feeble-minded, liar, deserted husband, town pauper, obstinate, alcoholic and bearer of stillborn twins.

From Seattle Times

We're casting chefs that are already fairly accomplished, so it's no surprise that we've become the standard bearer for, I think, all reality TV, to tell you the truth, not just cooking competitions.

From Salon

“As the Democratic standard bearer, Biden would represent the status quo at a time when ‘wrong track’ polling numbers are at an unprecedented high,” the group said in a statement.

From Washington Times

The bearers of this mark “may or may not be notable,” as Musk labeled them, sneeringly.

From Washington Post

His father, cultural bearer Kevin Nuñez, said he understands that the situation is complicated, but hoped politicians and decision makers would “pump the brakes.”

From Los Angeles Times