candle

Example Sentences

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“And then my accomplishments — no one can even hold a candle to those.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

A bullish harami on May 19 was followed by a doji candle the following day.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

A doji candle followed by a bearish shooting-star on Feb. 12 and on Feb. 18 confirmed the loss of momentum and triggered the subsequent pullback.

From Barron's • May 26, 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

Hila pulled a candle from the leather handbag resting on the couch beside her, followed by a black drawstring pouch, dumping the ring onto her hand.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny