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candles
  • present tense form of candle (3rd person singular).

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Newell Brands, maker of Rubbermaid containers and Yankee Candles, isn’t in the top-ranked companies overall, but three-quarters of its job categories got high marks for career growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Candles have now been banned from the memorial, while the book of condolence, saved from the fire, is now inside a nearby chapel.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Candles and a small bouquet of flowers can be seen at the park's entrance.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

Candles dotted the dimly lit room as a Feels playlist — lots of indie pop and moody electronica — set the tone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

Candles flickered on wooden tables in the dimly lit bar.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older