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symbol

[sim-buhl] / ˈsɪm bəl /


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She feels the seemingly immovable mess is a symbol of a country that is not working and where "human beings aren't a priority".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The wave may be universally considered a symbol of collective euphoria - but it can also represent a loss of interest on the part of spectators.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But today, the most visited tourist attraction in Spain has become a symbol of Europe’s overtourism problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Moore tried a bison, that shaggy American prairie symbol.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The symbol glows green and turns into a crocodile head comprised of pure light.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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