emblematic
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Brian Rizzo’s quest for seats, at 10 times the cost of his 1994 World Cup tickets, is emblematic of the ordeal fans have been through to see this summer’s soccer extravaganza.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Karpathy’s move is emblematic of the talent war among AI companies, following a recent court case involving Elon Musk.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Venegas characterizes it as emblematic of her constant need to move and change, or her “stubborn way of living.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
The UN human rights office condemned the incident as "appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians" in the Occupied Territories.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
It is the emblematic photograph of Ernest Lawrence and Robert Oppenheimer together in the full bloom of their friendship, long before their personal relations became soured by rivalry, suspicion, and politics.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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