standard-bearer

Example Sentences

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Thaksin's nephew Yodchanan Wongsawat, who became Pheu Thai's standard-bearer ahead of the February election, was made minister of higher education in Anutin's cabinet.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

“I just don’t see it,” Yee said, given the way Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, the top GOP contenders, are smacking each other around, hoping to emerge as the undisputed Republican standard-bearer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

It’s a germane question not only because Mr. Rubio presumably wants one day to be the party’s standard-bearer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The People's Party is facing a strong challenge from Anutin, who has built his once small, provincial Bhumjaithai - "Thai Pride" party - into the standard-bearer for Thai conservatives.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Next to him was the legion’s standard-bearer, Jacob, holding the golden eagle, and six huge cynocephali, their canine teeth bared, their swords glowing red.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan