1. He has always carried a torch for Barbara.

2. Meg has been carrying a torch for Paul for almost two years.

3. Terry has been carrying a torch for Liz for years, but she seems not to notice.

4. He's been carrying a torch for your sister for years.

5. Seth has been carrying a torch for Liz ever since high school.

6. Aaron Hammon is a recovering speed freak; he has carried a torch for the drug methamphetamine since childhood.

7. Was it possible poor old Harry was still carrying a torch for Pickles?

8. I'm really afraid that I carry a torch for you.