instructive

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For Goldhaber, the response to “Pipeline” became instructive for his work becoming less prescriptive.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The body language at the end was instructive; Celtic sprightly, Rangers stunned.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

As geopolitical tensions ratchet ever higher, it may be instructive to look at just how exposed U.S. markets are to foreign investors.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

Ms. Knowles’s candid narrative of raising her extraordinary daughters, staying true to herself in the world of entertainment and living with humility amid success is inspiring and instructive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

His previous experiences with the odd device that stored and revealed thoughts and memories, though highly instructive, had also been uncomfortable.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling