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illustrates
  • present tense form of illustrate (3rd person singular).

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Her journey illustrates exactly what Dutch policymakers are trying to achieve: ensuring young people move seamlessly from education into work before they become completely disconnected.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The most affecting exchange, one that illustrates the notion of reading as one of life’s prime activities, is the last in the book.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

But he also said it again illustrates how CEQA’s “across-the-board rule that always favors the status quo ... is not a very practical” one, said Elmendorf, who tracks environmental legislation that affects housing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The case illustrates the power of AI technology to damage reputations and shape public opinion long before the facts have emerged.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“No,” Annemarie said, “he works from home. He illustrates medical journals.”

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead