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The latest week provides a good illustration: Tuesday saw shares turn in their best day in months, with the Dow gaining 1,125 points, or 2.49%, and the other indices roughly matching its performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Belgians' 4-2 triumph in Cardiff was the starkest illustration.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The illustration showed a cow proudly standing next to a strange collection of useless objects labeled as tools.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Peter uses 3D modeling, animation and illustration to break down complex topics and give context to developing stories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Hunting techniques provide another illustration of these differences.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari