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instructive

[in-struhk-tiv] / ɪnˈstrʌk tɪv /


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Their comments have been instructive; they aren’t looking to flood the market with oil.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Consider an instructive 2024 case in South Carolina, where Rep. Jim Clyburn has represented the Sixth Congressional District since 1993.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

This is a film that serves a purpose, and Jones’ amiable writing and Aramayo’s engaging performance dredge up just enough sentimentality while keeping the movie from seeming overly instructive.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

The response is instructive for what it pursued and what it avoided.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

His previous experiences with the odd device that stored and revealed thoughts and memories, though highly instructive, had also been uncomfortable.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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