Roman candle
Example Sentences
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There are a couple of Roman candles sticking up out of a tube.
From Literature
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“Steve Harwell was a true American Original. A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle,” the tweet said.
From Los Angeles Times
“Steve Harwell was a true American Original. A larger-than-life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle,” Hayes said.
From Washington Times
“Steve Harwell was a true American Original. A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle,” Hayes said.
From Seattle Times
“Trees, they exploded and flamed up like a Roman candle immediately.”
From Seattle Times
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