Roman candle
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They recount being discovered by Lou Adler at a hootenanny night at the Troubadour in 1970 and how that relationship lighted the Roman candle of their career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2025
“Trees, they exploded and flamed up like a Roman candle immediately.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2023
His golf partner, his oldest son, then known as “Junior” and the Roman candle in the family, did look, though, and leveled a fierce glare at me.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2018
But in penman Robert Hurford’s hands, H explodes like a Roman candle in ink.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 5, 2017
When she’s around, Coop lights up like the fireballs that shoot out of a Roman candle.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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