instructive
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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
The history is instructive, since Congress passed the legal exemption at a moment of weakness for the NFL and strength for traditional broadcasters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
For Goldhaber, the response to “Pipeline” became instructive for his work becoming less prescriptive.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
On her first day of the two months’ preliminary training, Briony’s humiliation in front of the class had been instructive.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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