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torch

[tawrch] / tɔrtʃ /


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"While this may look like just a baton," Bresnik said, "it feels like big flaming hot Olympic torch."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

King's lead for the project Dr Eleanor Crane said its use of Willow would "light a torch" for research to answer questions about the most important natural processes.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

It seemed like players closer to the lead like McIlroy, Rahm and Scottie Scheffler would finally have their opportunity to torch the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The mural depicts an adult Brown running while wearing a Vista track uniform and carrying a torch.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

He brought out a torch and shone it not at the soldiers, but at his brother, at what was in his hand.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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