instance
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Manchester United, for instance, has a market cap of below $4 billion, but when billionaire Jim Ratcliffe bought 25% of the club in 2023 it was at a valuation of over $6 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Questlove’s newest documentary is a rare instance of an artist capturing lightning in a bottle twice.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
But in this instance, the devil isn’t just in the details.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Microsoft, for instance, has reported making money from its investment into OpenAI and Mistral, showing how there now exists a financial link connecting the outcomes of various tech firms.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“Anything? Would you, for instance, consider marrying me during tomorrow night’s performance?”
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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