emblematic

Example Sentences

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is again fighting for his political life this week, thanks to a scandal that’s becoming emblematic of Britain’s national dysfunction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The report from the Wall Street Journal late Friday comes after higher egg prices last year and in 2024 became emblematic of the cost-of-living increases that have squeezed consumers over the past half-decade.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“I think it’s emblematic of the way in which the ‘F’ at the FDA has often been silent — and food issues have often been deprioritized at the expense of drug issues,” she adds.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

While it is unclear why Bucknor missed the call at first base, the rash of overturned ball/strike calls is emblematic of the adjustments umpires and players are making to the automated ball/strike challenge system.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

They had all just arrived in Florida the night before, and that morning, at ten a.m., fifty beaming girls in outfits adorned with something emblematic of their states had boarded the plane.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray