instance
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In this instance, they were overruled by Barr and his deputies, but former officials said this was a rare case in which their guidance was ignored.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Some of these folks are not surprising; for instance, Vladimir Putin.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
Traditional banks, for instance, fund long-term, illiquid assets with short-term, runnable liabilities.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
I should have only responded to my real friends, put the phone down, and retreated to my sewing room to work on a project—for instance, repairing the bike-seat covers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
He knew, for instance, who their suppliers were.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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