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torch

[tawrch] / tɔrtʃ /


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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

Tools are scattered throughout the studio, including a plumber’s torch for melting glass, crockpots for pickling and a dental tool she uses to stamp her logo, VM, short for Verre Modern, onto her ceramics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

It seemed like players closer to the lead like McIlroy, Rahm and Scottie Scheffler would finally have their opportunity to torch the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

He took his cockerpoo, Gulliver, for a walk in a paddock that was part of the stables, and because it was dark he used a torch.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

They crept along, stumbling on the rocky floor, and the flame of the torch burned as brightly as ever.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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