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illustrational

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as in illustrative

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illustrative

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This is an illustrative comparison, not actual bounty income.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
In one illustrative moment, Hamilton touted a recent visit to Oakley, a city in western Kansas where Marshall abruptly ended a contentious town hall 19 months ago.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

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