Sentence examples for at a symbol of from inspiring English sources

As horrible as the Sept. 11 attack was at the World Trade Center, it was a blow at a symbol of America's economic might.

Several residents pointed out that there have always been black and Latino professionals raising families along the Concourse, proud of having arrived at a symbol of upward mobility even when the atmosphere was harshest.

She has been venerated by Polish artists and by the nation at large as a symbol of women fighting for the national cause.

In Hawaii, leis are presented at celebrations as a symbol of appreciation, love and respect.

Fireworks were allegedly hurled at the cathedral as a symbol of Christianity.

Feminist author Susan Faludi described her at the time as a symbol of "the joy of female independence".

Local folklore describes the club-wielding figure, which dates back to at least 1694, as a symbol of spirituality and fertility.

But he seemed astonished at his sudden emergence as a symbol of the American working class.

Churches around the world were invited to ring their bells at the same time, as a symbol of peace and solidarity.

Inside, the words "In Case of Emergency" are posted on one wall, with an arrow pointing at the crisscrossed "A" symbol of anarchism.

The bloodbath suddenly turned the blockade at Noxchixtlán into a symbol of just how explosive politics can be in Oaxaca.