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

“Within the first few months, you may have small bleeds or swelling in your brain, which may or may not be symptomatic and if not detected in time can cause disability.”

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023

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

Increased human use of coastal waters is not limited to Glacier Bay and the movement of humpbacks from Glacier Bay to areas outside the Bay may be symptomatic of a larger problem.

From Humpback Whales in Glacier Bay National Monument, Alaska by Commerce, United States Department of