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Recent Examples of bearer
There have been growing calls for new leadership in recent years, with critics arguing that the party's current standard bearers, many of whom are in their 70s and 80s, need to pass the torch to the next generation for the Democratic Party to remain competitive.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Patrick Smith/Getty Images For the Elite Eight in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, the ACC has a Flagg bearer.
—Greg Echlin, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
Just the one tear, sole bearer of so many great disappointments.
—Hélène Bessette, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Van Pelt has been as much a staunch supporter and public flag bearer for his university as anyone in sports media.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Patrick Smith/Getty Images For the Elite Eight in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, the ACC has a Flagg bearer.
—Greg Echlin, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
Just the one tear, sole bearer of so many great disappointments.
—Hélène Bessette, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Van Pelt has been as much a staunch supporter and public flag bearer for his university as anyone in sports media.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bearer
Noun
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Probably because most people fear and loathe them, often killing the messenger.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Based on this research, Wright outlines four key ingredients to just-in-time inclusion efforts: the right people, at the right time, with the right message and from the right messenger.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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According to 9to5Google, initially this was restricted to phones sold through carriers such as US Cellular and Xfinity Mobile, with unlocked phones having to wait longer.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The new fare bundles, which include seating, checked bag and boarding options, will be available for booking starting sometime in the third quarter for flights scheduled to depart in 2026, the discount carrier said.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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This fee is subject to fuel surcharges and will apply based on the billable weight of the shipment, according to the courier.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Apr. 2025
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The victim alertly wrote down the license plate of the alleged courier, who was swiftly arrested, and has since been ordered to pay restitution.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Bearer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearer. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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