The smokestacks of Latin America's largest steelworks have long symbolized Brazil's state-led industrialization.

He also made many Catalans feel more warmly toward a monarchy that has long symbolized meddlesome rule by Madrid.

There was nothing of the crisply precise pageantry and stately settings that have long symbolized Britain for visitors.

Japan's highest mountain, Mount Fuji, has long symbolized the world axis in Japanese culture.

The male of the peafowl species, the peacock has long symbolized beauty, regality and pride.

Since it was customary for European swordsmen to fight with their right hand hundreds of years ago, a handshake has long symbolized peace and trustworthiness, she said.

The destruction of Sauron coincides with the beginning of spring, which has long symbolized spiritual renewal.

To the world, 42d Street has long symbolized action, throngs, entertainment, urbanity.

The former movie theater has long symbolized its times.

Backed by a huge citizens' reserve, the Swiss Army has long symbolized the country's willingness to defend its neutrality.