be symptomatic
Example Sentences
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It’s a reminder that what often looks like dominance in the global economy may instead be symptomatic of a pathological codependence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
This behavior may be symptomatic of a serious disorder.
From Salon • Sep. 22, 2023
Working from bed may also be symptomatic of collective malaise.
From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2020
I agree with much of your reply, although I do also think the touching is itself a big problem—it doesn’t have to be symptomatic of something else in order to be taken seriously.
From Slate • Mar. 3, 2020
Being aware, however, that it was a very typical and, as might be, symptomatic sight, he had conscientiously reserved an afternoon and dressed himself carefully for the occasion.
From Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales by James, Henry
