instance
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The name of an Arkansas coal plant receiving an exemption was misspelled, for instance, as was the name of the company Phillips 66, which was granted exemptions at its oil refineries in Illinois and Texas.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
For instance, maybe humans today sense that the kind of parenting we strive for is unnatural.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Sandisk’s stock is up more than 4,000% in a year, for instance, while Lumentum’s is up more than 1,200%.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
For instance, destroyers in this class carry a Russian air-defense system, according to military analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
“But in this instance I think you’ll find the name’s particularly appropriate.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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