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instructive

[in-struhk-tiv] / ɪnˈstrʌk tɪv /


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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

For anyone to whom the word means a bit more, this “Moana” is an instructive example of its opposite.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

“Please, ma’am, could I inquire if this highly instructive and charming institution is a new one?”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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