instance

Example Sentences

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Questlove’s newest documentary is a rare instance of an artist capturing lightning in a bottle twice.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

For instance, at the end of last year borrowers of $100 million loans were, on average, only getting $99.15 million after this fee, though they have to repay the full $100 million—plus interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But in this instance, the devil isn’t just in the details.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Werner’s 1933 loss is the only similar instance since the city adopted its current primary ballot process in 1917, according to the City Clerk’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

For instance, if you want to say ‘I’m in love with you,’ you’d use the first-person singular form of ‘estar’—‘estoy’—because that’s something that can change.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein