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illustrate

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




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According to Dr. Pettersson, these challenges illustrate the need for governments to adapt conservation programs as conditions change.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Chilling films and Lynchian surrealism pervade the tracklist of “Be Sweet to Me,” which relies on symbolic lyricism to illustrate coming-of-age stories.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

To illustrate: This year the hyperscalers are set to spend around $700 billion on data centers.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Sometimes it is the details that best illustrate the broader canvas.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

These examples illustrate the broad range of questions concerning cultural idiosyncrasies, unrelated to environment and initially of little significance, that might evolve into influential and long-lasting cultural features.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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