The events in court here today illustrated that danger.

But the day's events illustrated the deep tensions that keep Lebanon on the edge of civil conflict.

As recent events illustrate, trust takes years to gain but can be lost in an instant.

These strange events illustrate the theme of nature reflecting the state.

An event this week illustrated the need for such a response.

In the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, several events illustrated the magnitude of environmental damage caused by humans.

The events of the last year illustrate this perfectly.

The event today illustrated the increased influence of the coalition.

The events of 11 September have illustrated this more clearly than ever.

In the end, the event illustrated part of the problem: that each side talks mostly to itself and no one's mind gets changed.