carry a torch
phrase
variants
or carry the torch
1
: crusade
2
: to be in love especially without reciprocation : cherish a longing or devotion
still carrying a torch for a former lover
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Since its founding in 2006, Wyoming Whiskey has carried a torch for Rocky Mountain distillers, and its whiskeys have earned it both nationwide fans and industry acclaim.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But Lucci's character continued to carry a torch for Jack, declaring her love to him in All My Children's final episode on ABC.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But Lucci's character continued to carry a torch for Jack, declaring her love to him in All My Children's final episode on ABC.
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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“Carry a torch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry%20a%20torch. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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