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

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

That latter advance stalled following another doji candle on Jan. 29, reinforcing how influential candlestick reversals have been throughout the trend.

From Barron's • May 21, 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

Leo pulls up beside us, and I slide a candle out of my waistband so he can see the label.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz