torch
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The Olympic torch relay will begin in spring 2028, uniting all 50 states en route to the opening ceremony.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
The "Be Ready" campaign encourages households to stock up on supplies to survive for three days, including non-perishable food, bottled water, a torch, sleeping bags, and first aid items.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Before the torch is lit in Los Angeles in 2028, make sure to consult Slate’s list of every Olympic event, ranked from worst to best, compiled by Mike Canter.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
Fifteen years later, Cook passed the torch last month to John Ternus, who inherited a company now valued at nearly $5 trillion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
He grabs a sheet of paper, shines his torch on it.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Last week, Wes Streeting said people should have water, tinned goods, baby food, torches and mobile phone charging packs ready in case of emergency.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
With little visibility -- battery-powered torches being the only sources of light -- she helped to deliver the babies using her bare hands.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Fiery torches blazed outside the riverside theater, welcoming a combination of well-dressed invitees and lucky ticket-bearing fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Instead of working with a massive furnace, participants use small torches, making the process feel more approachable and easier to control.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
On the other side, we saw the homely flicker of torches in the distance.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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