Example Sentences

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Away from the barrage of perturbing social-media headlines, Walters, who performs as Silver Torches, was going through a particularly rough stretch many Seattleites can relate to.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2018

Torches, witch hunts, flaming crosses — they all stretch back to our country’s founding.

From Washington Post • Aug. 13, 2017

Torches are shone in to the ponds at night to try to spot them and water plants have to be examined by hand for eggs.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2016

This led to designing the cover for Foster the People's debut album, "Torches," which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard rock chart.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2014

Torches flickered atop its ramparts, and the homed moon danced upon the dark waters of its moat.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin