Roman candle
Example Sentences
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“Trees, they exploded and flamed up like a Roman candle immediately.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2023
An aerial Roman candle has 20 grams, reloadable aerial shells, shot from a tube, have 60 grams.
From Washington Times • Apr. 4, 2021
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
“He’s the Roman candle of the piece,” says Soderbergh.
From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2017
The boy with the Roman candle is staring at me.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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