symbolic
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Over 40 people were charged, but the action was largely symbolic because virtually all of them were overseas.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Makan’s casket, however, is empty — a symbolic burial for a child whose body was never recovered from the wreckage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Though the number is symbolic, it is a significant feat: It’s a lot of miles and reflects that hundreds of thousands of Tesla owners let FSD drive their cars every day.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
In a largely symbolic move, the OPEC+ nations announced Sunday that they would slightly increase crude production in June, as the war with Iran continues to stifle the world’s supply of oil.
From MarketWatch • May 3, 2026
“The graffiti was symbolic of the collapse of the system,” he says.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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