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The term white elephant refers to a gift whose maintenance costs exceed its usefulness. en.wikipedia.org

The device is encircled with diamonds, which symbolise wise men, important authors, craftsmen, the sacred white elephant, graceful women, vigorous soldiers and public servants. en.wikipedia.org

By 1939, local newspapers were already describing the station as a white elephant. en.wikipedia.org

Critics claimed that the city had more pressing problems and predicted that the theater would be a white elephant. en.wikipedia.org

If we do, then the law becomes the real white elephant. en.wikipedia.org

Holiday groups use a gift exchange party game such as white elephant gift exchange for socializing and sharing gifts. en.wikipedia.org

She had a vivid dream foretelling her pregnancy in which a white elephant featured prominently. en.wikipedia.org

In 1916 the flag was changed to show a white elephant in royal regalia. en.wikipedia.org

Because it was on milk, it was white elephant baby poo, if you can imagine that. en.wikipedia.org

In the circle stands a white elephant, in full caparison, facing the hoist. en.wikipedia.org

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