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bio usage

Placed in bios between contrasting traits or interests to show range and versatility, e.g., 'artist ↕️ engineer'

story usage

Used in polls or question stickers to represent bidirectional options, or as a visual separator between two vibes.

aesthetic usage

Incorporated into minimalist aesthetic posts to represent duality, balance, or the tension between opposing forces.

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