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incense

[in-sens] / ˈɪn sɛns /




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Walking around in flip-flops and burning his incense while bags from Erewhon sit on his countertop, he exudes an aura of California-cool.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Here, WSJ staffers share their thoughts after burning some of the luxurious incense offerings available now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Light a candle or a bit of incense.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Just days later, anger surged once more after the death of Aisha Umar, a mother of five who ran a business from home, selling incense and fish in the northern city of Kano.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

The church was smoky with incense and guttering candles.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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