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emblematizing

verb

present participle of emblematize

as in representing

to serve as a material counterpart of the burned-out church emblematizes how the religious strife has destroyed that nation

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Among the men who publicly defended the klan, representing them in court cases in the 1970s and ’80s, was an attorney named John Edmond Mays.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
But the auction process has angered the union representing Spirit’s former flight attendants.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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Throughout the service, Imane carried a traditional umbrella symbolizing protection, while Patrick carried a ceremonial sword representing strength and responsibility.

— Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Applicants from North America account for one-third of all the submissions, symbolizing the spread of K-pop globally and the interest in being part of it.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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