symbolic
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"This is seen as a symbolic victory," according to Beverly Ochieng, senior analyst at Control Risks.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Nepali families were holding symbolic funeral ceremonies to "liberate the souls" of loved ones missing since deadly flash floods swept away their villages and homes in the Himalayan region a week ago.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Tesla investors are gearing up for the company’s cybercab launch event, with experts split over whether it will be a huge deal or merely symbolic.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
"This directly explains the presence of bows, arrows, and maces in the women's tombs; these were not just symbolic gifts but tools they actively used."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
The altar includes seven items that begin with the letter s, all with their own symbolic meaning.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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