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exemplify

[ig-zem-pluh-fahy] / ɪgˈzɛm pləˌfaɪ /


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Even so, they exemplify the economic mobility that they claim isn’t possible in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

Names like Taiwan Semi and SK Hynix exemplify how Capital Group broadened its holdings beyond U.S. megacap technology names and still found strong returns, Romo says.

From Barron's Feb. 26, 2026

Habib said his two newest recruits "exemplify the kind of public servants Advance UK exists to support - principled, serious people who want to represent their communities honestly and without fear".

From BBC Jan. 30, 2026

“This level of engagement continues to exemplify the solidarity and strength of our union.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 7, 2026

Nor do either of those terms connote the courage people in such pains exemplify, which is why I’d ask you to frame your mental health around a word other than crazy.”

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green

As the Oswald incident exemplifies, TV “news” often equals “downbeat,” if not “tragic.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

He’s on the board of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and received its David Rockefeller Award, given to an “individual from the business community who exemplifies enlightened generosity.”

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

"He truly exemplifies the spirit of the Sagan Prize through the combination of his unique and impactful communication work with his scientific leadership," it added.

From BBC May 10, 2026

And no one exemplifies this intrepid style better than Metcalf.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

Wilkins, Sprat and Locke are looking for a quite different sort of person, one who exemplifies CUDOS.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

“This is the tip of the iceberg. Apple lacks visibility into what’s been happening behind closed doors at OpenAI, where such misconduct is normalized and exemplified by leadership,” according to the lawsuit.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

First lady Eleanor Roosevelt exhibited laudable courage throughout her life, exemplified by her willingness to take public stands when it was politically dangerous.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Surrey Police Chief Constable Tim De Meyer said: "Had it not been for the courage of PC Wakefield, a life would have been lost. His bravery, skill and composure exemplified the best in policing."

From BBC May 26, 2026

This is perhaps best exemplified by a quote from Tommy Ramone, whose parents survived the Holocaust and left Hungary after the Soviet invasion in the 1950s: “People don’t associate punk and Jews.”

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

Steve Reich exemplified the minimalist movement that bridged the chasm between classical music and pop in the 1970s.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

Microsoft’s stock is having its worst month since 2000, and it’s tracking toward one of its worst annual performances on record, exemplifying a broader rotation out of the “Magnificent Seven.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

My award supposedly resulted from a vote by teachers and fellow eighth-graders as the student exemplifying the medal’s virtues—a citizenship prize.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 4, 2026

The past and present were melded in that UCLA-LSU matchup, exemplifying the skill seen and fun of following women’s sports.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 5, 2025

He added: "These officers acted with professionalism and courage, exemplifying the very best of what it means to serve and protect."

From BBC Jul. 19, 2024

The relative lack of material goods has led some to regard these groups as exemplifying an ethic of living lightly on the land.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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