illustrative
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The University of Sheffield said its example was illustrative, while Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Wolverhampton said examples were explanatory and would be reviewed.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
The 2000 and 2015 episodes may be more illustrative.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
That vision leans heavily on popular 20th century cartoonists, illustrative artists and painters — including Norman Rockwell, N.C.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The application of critical materials shown is illustrative and not exhaustive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
It is far-fetched in some ways, but also highly illustrative.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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