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symptom

[simp-tuhm] / ˈsɪmp təm /


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They aim for symptom control rather than a cure.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Though he tarnished royal prestige, many believe his infiltration of the czar’s inner circle was a mere symptom of a broader moral breakdown in which organized religion faltered and extreme views proliferated across Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“Long-term care is both a symptom and a cause of the nation’s deepening wealth divide,” Forden said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

It is a common symptom of underlying issues, including weak pelvic muscles, neurological disorders, and infections.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Vincent looks back on the time when he focused on religion so much—too much—and sees his zeal as a symptom of his melancholic misery.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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