Roman candle
Example Sentences
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His golf partner, his oldest son, then known as “Junior” and the Roman candle in the family, did look, though, and leveled a fierce glare at me.
From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2018
But in penman Robert Hurford’s hands, H explodes like a Roman candle in ink.
From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2017
A Roman candle fired from the crowd reportedly damaged a window at a residential building at Fourth Avenue and Virginia Street, police said.
From Seattle Times • May 2, 2016
When it comes to the ebb and flow of dynasties, Edward Gibbon doesn’t hold a Roman candle to Sid Boardman.
From The Guardian • Oct. 26, 2015
Leo holds a hand out for a Roman candle.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
