instances

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Several commissioners said they were troubled by the continued instances of officers flouting the department’s rules on the use of body cameras, and asked for a report back about whether the problem is more widespread.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

It is precisely such instances — moments in which McCartney so deftly connects the past with the present — that make “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” something truly special.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

In the US alone, the number of reported instances has increased from 288,012 in 2015 to 1,008,597 last year, a record high, according to new figures from the FBI.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

"They see drones flying, they see missiles flying, and then we see instances where the ships get hit," said Gavin Lim, head of the Crisis Response Network for the Sailors' Society, a UK-based seafarers' charity.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

I knew exact instances when he’d consulted his wife about military strategy.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali