symbol

Example Sentences

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A carrier strike group is one of the most potent symbols of American military power, with an air wing of around 70 aircraft.

From BBC

He’s saddled with a large bag of receipts that is his job to sort through — a perfect symbol of the domestic wreckage that’s still in need of a thorough accounting.

From Los Angeles Times

Wrapped in kente, it is as much a cultural symbol as it is a mobility aid.

From BBC

The subject line says “PS,” and there’s a little symbol that there’s something attached to the email.

From Literature

Artist Ben Tuna has turned the shells of burned-out vintage Porsches into artistic symbols of revival through his work with stained glass salvaged from churches.

From Los Angeles Times