emblematizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of emblematize
as in represents
to serve as a material counterpart of the burned-out church emblematizes how the religious strife has destroyed that nation

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  1. represents
  2. symbolizes
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  • The challenge is backed by Alliance Defending Freedom, which represents Louisiana and wants the Food and Drug Administration to restore in-person requirements for the dispensing of mifepristone.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Ryan Downton, the attorney who represents Wright and Harris, told The Athletic that the players were considering their legal options.
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
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  • Skenes’ recent inconsistency symbolizes a larger step back by the Pittsburgh rotation since the All-Star break, with Jared Jones and Mitch Keller also struggling, pushing the Bucs to the fringe of the playoff race.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The hearing took place before a packed courtroom at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, as Golden’s supporters wore purple, a color that symbolizes survivors of domestic violence.
    — Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
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