illustrative
Example Sentences
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It’s also illustrative of what modern science can do.
From Washington Times
The maneuvering around the Moore decision was illustrative of the new mayor’s pragmatic style.
From Los Angeles Times
On such designs Crump’s exuberant line work and use of color feels free and loose, the illustrative equivalent of jazz improvisation.
From Los Angeles Times
It was, he suggested, "illustrative, perhaps, of a lack of grip on the job" and he would not be surprised if Mr Case was considering quitting.
From BBC
Runstedtler, a professor and historian of race and sport at American University, took a circuitous but illustrative path to her latest subject.
From Los Angeles Times
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