instructive

Example Sentences

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It’s that instructive line of dialogue, which doubles as the film’s poster tagline and thus asks the same of its audience, that reveals the movie’s biggest intention.

From Salon

The reaction within the DUP to the presidential visit is not surprising, but is instructive about what lies ahead.

From BBC

After some missteps, they settle into an apartment in Harlem, where she grew up and which becomes an instructive, mirror-like backdrop.

From New York Times

“Guardians of the Valley” tells several stories, some captivating, others instructive.

From Los Angeles Times

After forcing both free and fast shipping on the e-commerce industry it dominates, Amazon's latest moves are instructive.

From Reuters