Roman candle
Example Sentences
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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
But in penman Robert Hurford’s hands, H explodes like a Roman candle in ink.
From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2017
A Roman candle fired from the crowd reportedly damaged a window at a residential building at Fourth Avenue and Virginia Street, police said.
From Seattle Times • May 2, 2016
When it comes to the ebb and flow of dynasties, Edward Gibbon doesn’t hold a Roman candle to Sid Boardman.
From The Guardian • Oct. 26, 2015
A green fireball shoots out of his Roman candle with a muted thunk.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
