91.   But the signing was only a symbolic gesture, and Yugoslav forces appeared to be mobilizing for all-out war in Kosovo despite the renewed threats of airstrikes.

92.   But over and beyond this symbolic gesture, the time has come to -- calmly -- take stock of the situation.

93.   Commenting on the decision, Olechowski said the invitation was a symbolic gesture.

94.   Despite the comments by disgruntled activists, the queen will be making a major symbolic gesture of reconciliation to some Maori tribes.

95.   Despite their fierce rhetoric, it appears the opposition could bury the no-confidence motion simply in exchange for some symbolic gestures of goodwill.

96.   Dozens of top officers critical of the move handed in resignations as a symbolic gesture in support of Lloreda that were subsequently turned down.

97.   His belongings were given away to a Brahmin priest, who in a symbolic gesture was banished from the Katmandu Valley on an elephant.

98.   His decision to carry the weapon in view of reporters appeared to be a symbolic gesture, since he did not threaten anyone with it.

99.   However, even if he does go before a court, it might be only a symbolic gesture.

100.   His other plans in Malaysia, however, should in total make his proposed KLIA investment seem almost just a symbolic gesture.

a. + gesture >>共 758
obscene 7.16%
symbolic 6.40%
conciliatory 5.59%
grand 2.30%
small 2.15%
humanitarian 1.95%
dramatic 1.92%
nice 1.53%
political 1.42%
friendly 1.34%
symbolic + n. >>共 629
gesture 8.80%
importance 4.43%
value 3.53%
meaning 2.42%
victory 2.42%
act 1.84%
significance 1.84%
step 1.69%
move 1.63%
role 1.58%
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