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Meanings of largely symbolic in English

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Usage of largely symbolic in English
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Many factors contributed to its current weak and largely symbolic political position.
The South African
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It was a largely symbolic role which he has held since 1997.
News.com.au
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But prayers and largely symbolic appointments were the least of Israel's worries.
The post-american presidency: the obama administration's war on ...
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The vote increases political pressure on North Korea but it is largely symbolic.
Reuters
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While the Polish president's role is largely symbolic, he can veto government laws.
Reuters
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While the president's role is largely symbolic, the holder can veto government legislation.
Reuters
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That probe could result in a largely symbolic but embarrassing fine.
Reuters
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The measure is largely symbolic, because no state allows assisted suicide.
The Irish Times
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The move is largely symbolic as the guns are not considered advanced weaponry.
Reuters
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The debate was largely symbolic and the state visit to Britain will go ahead.
Radio NZ
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This vote is largely symbolic because the upper house can really only delay things.
Independent.ie
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Censure is largely symbolic, however, and does not remove a House member from office.
Reuters
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Wednesday's court case, which is largely symbolic, appeared to be part of that campaign.
The Guardian
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The New York board created in 1975 still exists, although it is largely symbolic.
Reuters
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That figure is largely symbolic, because it fails to capture plenty of government borrowing.
Reuters
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The largely symbolic governor-general's role has extensive though little-used powers.
Reuters
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