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candle

[kan-dl] / ˈkæn dl /
NOUN
taper
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Overall, the stock has struggled since printing a doji candle on Aug. 15, 2025, at the very round $800 number.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Kludjian is founder of the Los Angeles candle company Whiff and came to the event to network.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Frustrated by traditional candle formats, he launched a line of portable candles packaged in small, tuna-like tins designed to make “home follow you wherever you go.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Goldman celebrated his 67th birthday in the unit, with cake and an unlit candle delivered by his medical team, who also sang Happy Birthday to him on video.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

It took only a few gruff words from our landlady to snuff out that candle of joy shining within me.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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