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symbol

[sim-buhl] / ˈsɪm bəl /


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They are part stress ball, part status symbol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The fund will be offered at $50 a share and then trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PSUS.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

"He was a symbol of strength, determination and resolve, and created unforgettable moments," the four-time African champions said in a post on X.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Homeownership is one of the cornerstones of the American dream, deeply ingrained in our culture as a symbol of financial success and stability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

More than the mansions, more than the humongous bank accounts, more than the private self-piloting helicopters, whatnots became the symbol of who was wealthy and who wasn’t.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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