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illustration

[il-uh-strey-shuhn] / ˌɪl əˈstreɪ ʃən /




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Zverev's defeat in their French Open semi-final last year was another stark illustration of how he is often too passive in big matches.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“Christ Is Risen” reads the headline on one email included in the lawsuit, which was decorated with a watercolor illustration of an open cave decorated with flowers.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

One illustration is the cost of a category called “computer software and accessories” in the consumer-price index.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

When she studied illustration at RISD, she recalls being surrounded by talented drafters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“She wanted to leave right then, so I quickly got dressed and followed her out,” May said, glancing at the illustration forming on the page.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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