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candle

[kan-dl] / ˈkæn dl /
NOUN
taper
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The church has invited people to light a candle for the town's "much-loved pet shop lady".

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

A staff member pulls a beeswax corn candle, $26, out of its mold at Happy Organics’ studio in downtown Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Collider's Therese Lacson said, external the series "can't really hold a candle to the movie that started it all".

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The recent rally began shortly after a doji candle formed on May 19, a pattern that often signals a potential change in trend.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The flame on the lighter was smaller than that of the candle, and the spirits stayed closer, giving him less of a berth.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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