Sentence examples for held to signify from inspiring English sources

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A red carpet was rolled out and elaborate ceremonies were held to signify the importance Pakistan attaches to China, which is considered a close ally.

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Perhaps the first things his portraits make us think about are our own presumptions – in the wake of the London riots, might a mobile phone held to a figure's ear signify dodgy dealings, someone recently asked Price – as well as who we do and don't choose to look at, and why.

Many of them held red umbrellas, to signify solidarity with other sex workers; others brandished posters in primary colors ("Sex Worker Rights Are Human Rights" and "Melania, Ho to Ho, Kill That John in His Sleep").

When a facilitator calls for consensus, members hold up cards to signify their positions on an issue.

This contest, you come to learn, is a war of schadenfreude, hence Robbie Fowler and Gerrard holding up five fingers to signify Liverpool's superior record, 5‑3, in the European Cup and the warped belief of some that it is part of the culture to mock each other's tragedies.

What's going on?" Phishheads, holding one finger aloft to signify that an extra ticket to see Mr. Lesh would be greatly appreciated, argued amicably over what, exactly Trey Anastasio, the Phish guitarist, had told a Las Vegas audience in his only public explanation of the band's break (please, don't call it a breakup).

He holds up both hands to signify his age.

The video features everyday people as well as several music artists including Michael Tait, Tammy Trent, Bob Herdman, and Jesse Katina, each holding an empty picture frame to signify their loss of a loved one; as the video progresses, they are holding pictures of their loved ones including Millard with his father's photograph.

He would ask his new law clerks what was the most important rule of constitutional law, then answer by holding up five outstretched fingers to signify the number of votes needed to form a majority of the court.

Throughout history identification documents have been used to signify recognition.

Their holding hands while running was meant to signify that they were a team, despite him not asking her yet, and they were not to question their relationship.

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