lantern
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After a gesture to follow, I was handed a lantern.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
When asked about this, one elderly lantern maker said it was because they could easily fill diverse orders, no matter how small in scale, and do it more cheaply than factories could.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Citrus lingers — oranges, grapefruit, tangerines — holding onto the last of their brightness like a lantern carried through fog.
From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2026
Held mid-December each year, the festival acts as a platform to highlight the region's famed lantern industry, which first started more than 100 years ago.
From Barron's ● Dec. 19, 2025
"I'm proud of the red lantern," I said and half believed it.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
At times, district administrators would pull out cellphones to take video or to wave like electronic lanterns at a rock concert.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
A canopy of candy-colored paper lanterns and twinkling lights hangs over a long dining table opposite the restaurant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
A wood stove heated our home, and we had kerosene lanterns at the ready in case of a power outage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Those plans included improvements to the roof, replacement lanterns and internal works to rooms including the south anteroom and dining areas.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Again, jellyfish lanterns lit their way, making the crystal stones of the mosaic pathway sparkle.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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