candle

Example Sentences

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Light a candle or a bit of incense.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Now there are plans to show the original Highlander at the community cinema in Portree which is operated by the candle firm.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“I’ve been to all the top properties in L.A. Nothing holds a candle to this.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Can he persuade Mr. Trump and his compatriots that Britain’s game is worth the candle?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The pride burning inside me now wasn’t just a candle; it was a blazing fire.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan