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illustrate

[il-uh-streyt, ih-luhs-treyt] / ˈɪl əˌstreɪt, ɪˈlʌs treɪt /




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It’s interesting that the guy at your retirement seminar happened to choose 1998 as a starting point to illustrate his “too good to be true” returns.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Some creatives say the AI tools help them brainstorm or illustrate bold ideas on a budget.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“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

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

To illustrate this point, picture living in a small town filled with normal people, just like you.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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