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carry the torch

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carry the torch 
1. Fig. to lead or participate in a (figurative) crusade. The battle was over, but John continued to carry the torch. If Jane hadn't carried the torch, no one would have followed, and the whole thing would have failed.
2. Go to carry a torch (for someone).
See also: carry, torch
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Those who will be helping to carry the torch during its cross-country relay in preparation for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics will be Joan Glode and Chief Lawrence Paul.
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The search is now on for First Nations, Metis and Inuit youth who can carry the torch across their community for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics Torch Relay during its 106-day trek across Canada.
Assembly of First Nations invites Aboriginal youth to carry Olympic ... by Saskatechewan Sage
Amid heavy security, speed skating Olympic champion Yang Yang was the first to carry the torch on the southern tropical island of Hainan, with basketball star Yi Jianlian and current Miss World Zhang Zilin also making appearances.
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