instructive
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While all his experiences up to 2016 were instructive, they couldn’t buffer the shock and disgust of the backlash to his protest.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2026
And, yes, lengthy, instructive captions and special hashtags still help boost posts.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
Inviting the client to weigh the costs and benefits of risk-taking can also prove instructive.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
But if he gets a chance, it will be instructive for United's coaches to see how he copes with senior opponents.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The posture of the body is important, here and now: minor discomforts are instructive.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
Vocabulary lists containing instructive
stru, struct (make, build)
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