candle

Example Sentences

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Collider's Therese Lacson said, external the series "can't really hold a candle to the movie that started it all".

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The recent rally began shortly after a doji candle formed on May 19, a pattern that often signals a potential change in trend.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

On the fireplace mantel is a hot-dog candle, which matches the hot-dog vase in the kitchen, both of which go nicely with her “In My Hot Dog Era” T-shirt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

He flies like an avenging angel, holding a candle in one hand and grapes in the other.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Father relit the candle and joined his wife in hunting for the cause of the odd noises.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock