have been symbolizing

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of symbolize.
  symbolize

  verb (used with object)

  to be a symbol of; stand for or represent in the manner of a symbol.

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