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  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of symbolise.

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Examples

  • No other Indian writer, writing in English symbolises this dichotomy more than Chetan Bhagat.

    The Hindu - Front Page 2010

  • 'The word symbolises the ultimate in taste, quality and also women's dignity (ijjat) to earn an independent living.

    India eNews 2009

  • Coming now from the mouth of their new manager, Iain Dowie, the phrase symbolises the quiet confidence of the west London club as they mix with the jet-set and harbour dreams of playing in the Champions League, before facing a more immediate dose of reality - hosting Barnsley next Saturday on the opening day of the Championship season.

    Soccer Blogs - latest posts 2009

  • (chaiyapruek) tree _ the name of the tree in Thai symbolises victory.

    Bangkokpost.com : Breaking News 2009

  • “Ghuráb al-Bayn” = raven of the waste or the parting: hence the bird of Odin symbolises separation (which is also called

    The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night 2006

  • The sword symbolises the global campaign against corruption and is the dominating theme of the logo of the conference

    unknown title 2009

  • The sword symbolises the global campaign against corruption and is the dominating theme of the logo of the conference

    unknown title 2009

  • It is as if the short novel, not much more than a novella, symbolises the ephemeral.

    Readers recommend their favourite books of 2010 2011

  • Strong, proud and human – no flipper for her, though her feet are draped with seaweed – this mermaid's jaw suggests the same patient indefatigability as that of the town she symbolises.

    Folkestone Triennial – review 2011

  • Strong, proud and human – no flipper for her, though her feet are draped with seaweed – this mermaid's jaw suggests the same patient indefatigability as that of the town she symbolises.

    Folkestone Triennial – review 2011

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