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in token of

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  1. As a sign or symbol of, as in He gave her a ring in token of his love, or In token of our esteem, we dedicate this hospital wing to Dr. Lurie. [Early 1500s]


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They will each give their consent to the other and make solemn vows, and in token of this they will each give and receive a ring.

From BBC ● May 19, 2018

Point Four aid in token of his "non-alignment."

From Time Magazine Archive

Late Tuesday evening, in token of their unity, more than 2,000 delegates and clerical visitors marched slowly, four abreast, bearing candles to the grotto of the Blessed Virgin on the campus.

From Time Magazine Archive

There were ties, socks and handkerchiefs from Tricia, and from his staff a small bronze statue of an Irish setter in token of the dog they plan to buy him.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ghân-buri-Ghân squatted down and touched the earth with his horny brow in token of farewell.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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