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
At Tottenham, the Amazon documentary All or Nothing captured something instructive.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Consider an instructive 2024 case in South Carolina, where Rep. Jim Clyburn has represented the Sixth Congressional District since 1993.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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
For a long minute he hovered, his back to the church as the instructive words kept falling around the room, rich with promise, full with warnings.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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