illustrative
Example Sentences
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The race in New York’s Sixth District is an illustrative example.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
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
One illustrative fact: Russia has “a grand total of zero companies in the top 100 list of technology companies as measured by market capitalization.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 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
