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candlestick

[kan-dl-stik] / ˈkæn dlˌstɪk /
NOUN
holder for candles
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The volunteers “were butchers, bakers, candlestick makers who then fought fire when the fire bell rang,” Mr. Winkle says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

In the kitchen, hand-carved ceramic birds, whales, elephants and owls look out from the counters, surrounded by lidded cache pots and heavy candlestick holders that feel good in your hand.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

On the weekly chart, Amazon has a history of telegraphing meaningful turns through classic candlestick patterns.

From Barron's Feb. 23, 2026

Extended advances rarely persist indefinitely, and traders should monitor for classic bearish candlestick formations as potential early warnings that upside momentum is beginning to fade.

From Barron's Feb. 17, 2026

Celaena clutched her candlestick tighter, and pulled her makeshift knife out of her pocket.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

Additionally, notice that the February 11, April 4, and April 17 sessions all recorded long bearish filled-in candlesticks.

From Barron's Apr. 20, 2026

Reverend Canon Dr Giles Fraser said that he saw blood on the church altar and floor, and discovered that two brass candlesticks had been taken.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2026

But its refineries, like those elsewhere in Europe, can’t keep up with rampant demand and an influx of people cashing in the family silver—things like jewelry, candlesticks and flatware.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 1, 2026

Brass angel candlesticks scored for $2 apiece at a Palo Alto garage sale flank a silver-plated punch bowl.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2026

She had five candlesticks on the windowsill, and she was just holding the lighted match to one of the black wicks when she heard footsteps outside.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke



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