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For instance, the average cost of basic necessities for a married couple with kids, about one-fifth of U.S. households, is now more than $5,800 per month.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers, for instance, have a luxury tax payroll of around $420 million as they look to win their third consecutive World Series.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
For instance, Everlane, an American direct-to-consumer clothing brand that touts its sustainable and ethical practices, is being purchased by Shein, the fast-fashion brand associated with cheap, disposable clothes.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
We can start, for instance, with Donald Trump.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
“For instance, did you know that the ancient Romans used bottles of urine as a refreshing oral rinse? They thought the ammonia in urine would disinfect mouths and whiten teeth.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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