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Meanings of become figureheads in English

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Usage of become figureheads in English
1
The two men became figureheads for Iranians who staged mass protests after the vote, which they said was rigged.
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2
In fact, the kings of Great Britain had lost most of their power, and retained only their dignity; they were becoming figureheads.
A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1.