1. The White House announced new sanctions against Russia. (The White House stands in for the US government.)
2. The Crown has been on the throne for centuries. (The Crown represents the British monarchy.)
3. The pen is mightier than the sword. (Pen represents writing and sword represents warfare.)
4. Silicon Valley is at the forefront of technological innovation. (Silicon Valley stands in for the tech industry.)
5. Wall Street is experiencing a major downturn. (Wall Street represents the financial industry.)