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Example Sentences
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"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
In many instances, there was little for families to recover after the explosions and fire that followed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The Andes virus is an outlier, in that there are documented instances of person-to-person transmission.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
There were several instances of shouting out during Wu's semi-final match against Mark Allen, while fans have repeatedly been warned about phone usage.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
There was always a daub of anesthetic ointment, or a pill; or in severe instances, an injection that brought complete and instantaneous deliverance.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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