torch
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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
Every spring, caterpillars infested the fruit trees at their property’s edge, and every July the children watched from the porch as their father used a torch to burn out the larvae.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The giant monument, if given final approval, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial, and would feature a golden Lady Liberty-like statue with a torch and crown.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
As they carry out their mission, the team of four astronauts have been routinely asked to reflect on the weight of the torch they carry.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
We took a torch through the trees until we came to the clearing with the apple tree, standing so still and perfect in the dark.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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