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Can someone please illustrate five examples of metonymy which are used today. ( at least 5 - 10 )

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Crown. (For the power of a king.)

The White House. (Referring to the American administration.)

Dish. (To refer an entire plate of food.)

The Pentagon. (For the Department of Defense and the offices of the U.S. Armed Forces.)

Pen. ...

Sword - (For military force.)

Hollywood. ...

Hand.

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