bearer

Example Sentences

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But his reputation as a comic standard bearer precedes him, and not everyone was immediately on board with the prospect of his Willy Loman when the revival was announced.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

Coste won gold at the 1948 London Olympics and was a torch bearer at the 2024 Paris Games.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

It was even conceivable that Ampleforth was the bearer of the razor blade.

From "1984" by George Orwell