Examples of 'carried the flag' in a sentence

Meaning of "carried the flag"

When someone has carried the flag, it means that they have represented or served as a symbol or representative of a group, organization, or cause. This phrase originates from the act of carrying a flag, which is often used to symbolize unity, identity, or purpose. It is commonly used to describe individuals who have represented their country, team, or community in sports, events, or other activities

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carried the flag
Carl carried the flag in my band.
I saw it in the eyes of men who carried the flag.
We carried the flag for a bit.
The horse has already carried the flag at Lauder.
It carried the flag of our country.
Cross country skier Oliver Kraas carried the flag at the opening ceremony.
He carried the flag of his country at the closing ceremony.
YOU flew when you carried the flag in the Games.
Carried the flag.
Nukuri also carried the flag in Sydney.
She carried the flag and photos of this drew media attention.
But shooter Eduardo Lorenzo carried the flag instead.
He carried the flag of la Francophonie with pride and courage.
Isabel Clark Ribeiro, a snowboarder, carried the flag at the opening ceremonies.
I carried the flag of Finland.

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At the Olympics, Champion carried the flag for the Australasian team.
She carried the flag for Mexico during the Parade of Nations and won a bronze medal.
Majlinda Kelmendi also carried the flag of Kosovo into the stadium.
He carried the flag for the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Simone Biles carried the flag for the US.
Martina carried the flag of the Netherlands Antilles at the ceremonies.
Scott James carried the flag for Australia.
I carried the flag of “ social justice ”.
The standard-bearer carried the flag and that was part of the victory.
He carried the flag for his delegation at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Simone Biles carried the flag for the United States.
He carried the flag at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Later that year Niyonsaba carried the flag for Burundi at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
She carried the flag during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Even carried the flag proudly!
Ikgopoleng carried the flag of Botswana at the opening ceremony of the Athens Games.

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