standard-bearer

Example Sentences

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The next Democratic standard-bearer is unlikely to constrain him- or herself that way.

From Barron's

But without a standard-bearer until the presidential race and the 2028 election, Democrats are grappling with how to land on a clear message, rebuild their brand and retool their strategy to win back voters.

From BBC

Should he win next week’s election and become a standard-bearer of sorts for the Democrats, Republicans need to take care not to make the same mistake.

From The Wall Street Journal

For this listener, “Nebraska ’82’”s “Born in the USA” is now the standard-bearer.

From Salon

But UC has long been a standard-bearer, including in academic and protest freedoms.

From Los Angeles Times