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candle

[kan-dl] / ˈkæn dl /
NOUN
taper
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A double top developed following the late-February peak, while a bearish evening star pattern and a bearish engulfing candle two weeks ago highlighted weakening momentum.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The current double-bottom base began forming near the $20 level with a doji candle on November 6, a pattern often associated with shifts in trend direction.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Kludjian is founder of the Los Angeles candle company Whiff and came to the event to network.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Frustrated by traditional candle formats, he launched a line of portable candles packaged in small, tuna-like tins designed to make “home follow you wherever you go.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The children each nimbly seized a burning candle from one of the lit candelabras and used it to light all the rest, revealing two entirely unexpected sights.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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