carry the torch
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Sienna will carry the torch for the Bruins beyond this season when the majority of the veteran roster graduates and many go pro.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026
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 ● Nov. 18, 2025
Many times, these businesses are family-run operations, but maybe the next generation doesn’t want to carry the torch.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2025
The 52-year-old will carry the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis in the north of Paris, which is home to the Stade de France Olympic Stadium, on Friday.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2024
During his last Olympics, in 1992, he was selected to carry the torch for Team USA.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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