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as in to demonstrate
to show or make clear by using examples
she illustrated her point with a story about her experiences as a field anthropologist
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as in to illuminate
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration
lavishly illustrated the monograph on Caravaggio with color plates
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as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
the recent devastating fire illustrates the need for improved safety codes
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Midea’s air-conditioning design illustrates the kind of engineering tailored to crack Europe’s fragmented and layered regulatory and market barriers.
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Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
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The experience of Jack Ma illustrates the limits imposed on entrepreneurs who become too powerful or politically outspoken.
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His interview on Monday illustrated what many in Ukraine and Europe have long concluded about Putin’s state of mind.
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Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
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Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Kimura used Kawaii Lab’s flagship group, Fruits Zipper, to illustrate how idol development is changing.
—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The experience of Jack Ma illustrates the limits imposed on entrepreneurs who become too powerful or politically outspoken.
—
Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
His interview on Monday illustrated what many in Ukraine and Europe have long concluded about Putin’s state of mind.
—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
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Alnaji was part of a pro-Palestinian group protesting over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Kessler was demonstrating in support of Israel, authorities have said.
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The resulting bio-char demonstrated a heating value of 29 MJ/kg, meaning that burning 1 kg of the fuel will provide 29 MJ of thermal energy.
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From the deck, Pawlak could see lightning illuminating the coastline like a fireworks show.
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What to read next Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, Reflect Orbital's vision is to deliver light on demand to solar power plants at night and to illuminate warzones and areas struck by natural disasters.
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Faith, hope drive Venezuelan community's response The day the earthquakes struck was a holiday in Venezuela, which may explain why many families were at home when the disaster occurred, while some children were visiting friends or relatives.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Known for his deep technical knowledge and signature milk punches, Gibson has brought that ingenuity to Lucky Star through his reserved cocktails, such as the cookies and cream made with rum, clarified milk tea and creme de cacao.
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During Murdaugh’s first status hearing on Monday, June 29, Judge Debra McCaslin did not rule on the DNA evidence, telling defense attorneys to clarify if the sample was viable.
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“Illustrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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