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illustrate

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




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Sometimes it is the details that best illustrate the broader canvas.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy held a press conference Saturday to illustrate how the industry is responding to the low-cost carrier’s disappearance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Two charts illustrate the opportunity and danger for investors who use leveraged ETFs as longer-term holdings.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

The Census Bureau’s latest population estimates illustrate how housing supply supports—or stunts—growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

A trip to his lab, he says, will help illustrate his quest.

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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