illustrate

Example Sentences

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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

Although Lloyd may not care to look at them, there are all sorts of fancy metrics that illustrate exactly how odd it is for Arizona to mothball the 3-pointer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

They argued they had acted independently when making business decisions about when and where to spend advertising money, and said X had failed to illustrate otherwise.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“I made a second binding between the candle and a brazier to illustrate the Law of Conservation.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss