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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

EU officials often point to Washington's sanctions against International Criminal Court judges -- imposed by Trump in February 2025 -- to illustrate the grip of US firms.

From Barron's • May 30, 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

Key Hindu beliefs illustrate this idea: Hinduism holds that many paths access one underlying Truth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Innumerable examples are available to illustrate each mode of amalgamation.

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




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