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Recent Examples of standard-bearer
The entire hour is a fascinating, glorious middle finger to various forms of bodily shame, and with Tolev stomping around the stage in huge black combat boots and a pleather jumpsuit, female too-muchness gets a new standard-bearer.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the country remains a standard-bearer for oil, both in business and at the diplomatic negotiating table.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
His campaign has drawn high-profile endorsements from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders, reinforcing his status as the left’s standard-bearer in the race.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
If Democrats hope to offer voters an alternative to Trumpism next election cycle, their standard-bearer cannot look like its mirror image.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the country remains a standard-bearer for oil, both in business and at the diplomatic negotiating table.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
His campaign has drawn high-profile endorsements from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders, reinforcing his status as the left’s standard-bearer in the race.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
If Democrats hope to offer voters an alternative to Trumpism next election cycle, their standard-bearer cannot look like its mirror image.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standard-bearer
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More than 8,000 volunteers are with the program so far, but leaders have a goal of growing Phambassadors to at least 10,000 people before the year's biggest events.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The leader of the Unification Church, also known as the Moonies, which began in South Korea and has spread worldwide, is also on trial over the bribes.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Another factor is the increase in Americans suffering from chronic diseases, said Hans Leida, a principal focusing on health care at Milliman, an actuarial firm.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Efforts to reach principals with the church ownership were unsuccessful, and queries made to its media representative were not answered.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since the operation that captured Maduro, numerous generals have effectively disappeared, failing to report to their units or communicate with superiors.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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In Humphrey Cobb’s 1935 novel about a trio of French soldiers condemned to death at random by their cowardly superiors, Kubrick found a perfect vessel for his obsessions.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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Homan will also be taking the lead with Customs and Border Patrol in Minnesota, with Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino expected to depart the state imminently alongside some agents.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fennessy brings expertise as former chief of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and past fire chief of the Orange County Fire Authority, one of California’s largest fire departments.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Then, tailor a concise highlights summary for your manager before performance conversations.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Give staff a point person to contact Every workplace should designate an onsite manager to be an immigration point person, Stevenson said.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Local boards of education The former superintendent of the Gwinnett County Board of Education, Calvin Watts, earned the most among employees for local boards of education collecting $875,000 last fiscal year.—
Phoebe Quinton,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a message to parents, the superintendent said for any student who helps a neighbor or family member, that time may also count toward community service hours.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Deck stewards regularly spray down the decks to keep them clean and prevent salt corrosion.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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When the National Western brought back the draft horse show in 1981 after a 40-year hiatus, Dennis was the ring steward.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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In one of her first big decisions since stepping into the role, Jain has promoted Rivals commissioner Lee Mason and Blind Date overseer Sean Doyle to VPs of Scripted and Unscripted respectively.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2026
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After David Otto’s death in 2022, the youngest of his three children is now the primary overseer of the store alongside Jennifer.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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