instructive
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Their comments have been instructive; they aren’t looking to flood the market with oil.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The parallel is more instructive concerning the underlying dynamic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
This is a film that serves a purpose, and Jones’ amiable writing and Aramayo’s engaging performance dredge up just enough sentimentality while keeping the movie from seeming overly instructive.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
The response is instructive for what it pursued and what it avoided.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
But those average figures conceal big differences among the industries of each country, related to differences in organization—and those differences are very instructive.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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