torch
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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
Dunn, 36, then had to shine a torch through the window of a neighbouring property to wake up another resident who was sleeping with an eye mask on and ear plugs in.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Svelte but swaggering, tender yet macho — this hairy-chested torch song might be the singer’s finest vocal performance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Parker described the experience as "fantastic" and "historic", a chance to pick up the torch left by Apollo.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
He had to torch his oldest friendship as well, burn that to the ground along with everything else.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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