exemplify
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The speeches exemplify how the major milestone in America's history comes at a time of deep political division -- but also marks a moment of celebration.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
She will bounce back, and although she isn’t obligated to, she will continue to exemplify resilience.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2026
“This level of engagement continues to exemplify the solidarity and strength of our union.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2026
Works such as “Treasure Island” and “Kidnapped,” still read today, exemplify the Scottish author’s gift for yarns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
Perhaps the histories of Native American wheels and writing exemplify the principles illustrated in a more extreme form by true island societies.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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Emphasizing compassion and kindness, the Dalai Lama’s spiritual and moral leadership exemplifies the victory of freedom and faith over autocracy and repression.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
The margin story exemplifies the challenge for Oracle and other high-margin software companies.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
"He truly exemplifies the spirit of the Sagan Prize through the combination of his unique and impactful communication work with his scientific leadership," it added.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
And no one exemplifies this intrepid style better than Metcalf.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
Wilkins, Sprat and Locke are looking for a quite different sort of person, one who exemplifies CUDOS.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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One might prefer the selfless virtue exemplified by Washington, the yeoman simplicity imagined by Jefferson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
“This is the tip of the iceberg. Apple lacks visibility into what’s been happening behind closed doors at OpenAI, where such misconduct is normalized and exemplified by leadership,” according to the lawsuit.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Don Was, musician and producer: In life, as exemplified by music, if you don’t change, you stagnate.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” isn’t a happy accident; it’s a vital reminder of the immense value of human art and creativity, exemplified by this movie’s prudence.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
In short, our interaction with most species, as exemplified by hummingbirds, doesn’t make us or the hummingbird “sick.”
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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Microsoft’s stock is having its worst month since 2000, and it’s tracking toward one of its worst annual performances on record, exemplifying a broader rotation out of the “Magnificent Seven.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
My award supposedly resulted from a vote by teachers and fellow eighth-graders as the student exemplifying the medal’s virtues—a citizenship prize.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
The past and present were melded in that UCLA-LSU matchup, exemplifying the skill seen and fun of following women’s sports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2025
He added: "These officers acted with professionalism and courage, exemplifying the very best of what it means to serve and protect."
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2024
The relative lack of material goods has led some to regard these groups as exemplifying an ethic of living lightly on the land.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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