illustrate

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But services such as Doctronic’s that make medical care more accessible and affordable will illustrate the benefit, said Bradley Tusk, founder and CEO of Doctronic investor Tusk Ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

I have an issue that, while affecting only a small group of people, might illustrate broader concerns around required minimum distributions, rollovers and retirement planning.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

“We tried to illustrate the parallel between the McDonald’s game and the growth of the sport,” Colvin said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

He even hoped to build a mechanical model that would illustrate his theory of the tides.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton