illustration

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But, as an illustration, BBC Sport can suggest how it could work from one weekend in January.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The illustration showed a cow proudly standing next to a strange collection of useless objects labeled as tools.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Peter uses 3D modeling, animation and illustration to break down complex topics and give context to developing stories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Designed by Na Song, the cover features drooping blue crayon text and a small illustration of a girl.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

This illustration spreads over two pages, and it appears to have been added as an afterthought as the book went through the press.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton