Wailing Wall
Britishnoun
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The comments section has become a sort of digital Wailing Wall for the country.
From New York Times
Dr. Li’s account has become known as China’s “Wailing Wall” — a place where people grieve and seek solace for all that has been lost in a remote world.
From New York Times
A symbolic extension of the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, the artwork is a “wall for healing,” Abramovic told Reuters in an interview ahead of the ceremony.
From Reuters
More than a million users took to Sina Weibo to leave messages of support for him on his profile after his death, which many termed China's "Wailing Wall".
From BBC
"The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem has lasted for more than 2,000 years," one user wrote.
From BBC
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