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“It’ll basically illustrate, if we don’t already realize it, that walkability has been sort of a very forgotten stepchild of all of our transportation planning and building over the years.”
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
According to Dr. Pettersson, these challenges illustrate the need for governments to adapt conservation programs as conditions change.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
EU officials often point to Washington's sanctions against International Criminal Court judges -- imposed by Trump in February 2025 -- to illustrate the grip of US firms.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
And in motorsports, few things illustrate that story better than the evolution of the pit crew.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
All these examples illustrate that wars, or threats of war, have played a key role in most, if not all, amalgamations of societies.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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