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You’re not wrong about the S&P 500, although there are no guarantees that past success predicts future success, as the past few years of the index illustrates.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Mayor Karen Bass’s office said the incident illustrates why she is “determined to end street homelessness, which is often the cause of fires.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Her personal story illustrates how the conflict is dividing some families.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Roblox’s spending, on its own, does not create a large chunk of money for companies that sell safety products, but its situation illustrates that more companies could start spending in this way.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

But the Renee tape is one of his favorites because of how beautifully it illustrates what he considers to be the secret to learning mathematics.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell