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illustrate

[il-uh-streyt, ih-luhs-treyt] / ˈɪl əˌstreɪt, ɪˈlʌs treɪt /




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The Census Bureau’s latest population estimates illustrate how housing supply supports—or stunts—growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Each M&M stood for $1bn of the company's worth, he said, in a bid to illustrate the depth of the company's wealth.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Conversely, the tech teams relied on slick digital presentations to review evidence and illustrate their arguments.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

But services such as Doctronic’s that make medical care more accessible and affordable will illustrate the benefit, said Bradley Tusk, founder and CEO of Doctronic investor Tusk Ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

It had been at the beginning of fifth grade, when their teacher had had them take selfies to illustrate an essay about “My favorite place to read.”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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