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candle

[kan-dl] / ˈkæn dl /
NOUN
taper
Synonyms


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Red and white caution tape, flowers and candles adorned the street where the tragedy occurred, while police shielded the site with white screens.

From Barron's

Hundreds gathered in silence in the freezing night in Crans-Montana on Thursday evening, laying flowers and lighting candles to remember those killed and injured in a horrific blaze as they celebrated the New Year.

From Barron's

They said they believed it began when a waitress put "birthday candles" on top of some champagne bottles.

From BBC

Two French nationals who said they were in the bar at the time described seeing a waitress put a birthday candle on top of a champagne bottle.

From BBC

The 33-year-old stops to pick up candles and hoodies, board games and puffer jackets for infants.

From The Wall Street Journal