bearer

Example Sentences

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Heraskevych, who was Ukraine's flag bearer, said the decision "simply breaks my heart".

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

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

She was thrilled to be a chalice bearer at the event but said she was stunned by the bishop's behaviour at their first meeting soon afterwards.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

“And to be the first flag bearer for my country was so fire.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

Thus, while the bearer is no longer a member of our scholastic family, it is highly important that his severance with the college be executed as painlessly as possible.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison