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illustration

[il-uh-strey-shuhn] / ˌɪl əˈstreɪ ʃən /




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A clear illustration of this behavior comes from one of the most-cited studies in the behavioral economics field.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Christ Is Risen” reads the headline on one email included in the lawsuit, which was decorated with a watercolor illustration of an open cave decorated with flowers.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

There, she majored in illustration and took a six-week winter glass-working course that changed her life.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Political analyst Yabi said hosting the summit in Kenya was an "illustration of changing dynamics" and the relationship between African nations and France.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Here was one more illustration of how our secret was no secret at all.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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