illustrative

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A set of questions on Medicare Advantage from Republican Rep. David Schweikert, of Arizona, was illustrative of bipartisan interest in curbing spending on the federal health benefits program operated by private insurers.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

"The image was obviously for illustrative purposes," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

U.S. oil majors are an illustrative case: They bet that the tail of oil and gas demand would be long, even if a peak is inevitable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

That’s why SpaceX’s latest milestone is so notable — and illustrative of the company’s dominant industry position.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

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