symbolic
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If Miliband’s speech and the accompanying announcements were largely symbolic, the symbolism was nonetheless powerful.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
The trade restrictions are largely symbolic, with U.K. trade with the West Bank settlements estimated at about $51.4 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
"This is seen as a symbolic victory," according to Beverly Ochieng, senior analyst at Control Risks.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
A barrel of North Sea Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed back above the symbolic $90 threshold to $90.31.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
He made us realize that if we were planning to embark on a symbolic trip, that we too must be prepared.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
Vocabulary lists containing symbolic
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