illustrate

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He also asked to remain anonymous—a request that ran through several similar interviews and might illustrate a feature of California’s regulatory state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The Census Bureau’s latest population estimates illustrate how housing supply supports—or stunts—growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Each M&M stood for $1bn of the company's worth, he said, in a bid to illustrate the depth of the company's wealth.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Conversely, the tech teams relied on slick digital presentations to review evidence and illustrate their arguments.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Then he handed me the hoe and held his hands out from his sides, palms up, to illustrate the heavenly balancing act.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver