carry the torch

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But I do think investors may be disappointed if they are looking for Nvidia to carry the torch in the near term, especially given its fragile action after three of the last four earnings reactions.

From Barron's

In this new age of viral clips and social media, Cannibal Corpse is finding new fans through TikTok clips and memes, and influencing a generation of younger metal bands ready to carry the torch of brutality.

From Los Angeles Times

She, like other members of the band, is pleased to see new acts like fellow L.A.-based all-female rockers the Linda Lindas carry the torch, and hopes that others arise to keep rock ‘n’ roll alive.

From Los Angeles Times

Today, TikTok creators, YouTubers, and Instagram stars carry the torch first ignited by the first infomercial salespeople all those years ago.

From Slate

Many times, these businesses are family-run operations, but maybe the next generation doesn’t want to carry the torch.

From Slate