instances
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The letter pointed to instances of unexpected Roblox charges, as one parent discovered that his daughter spent more than $5,000 on Roblox without understanding that she was spending real money.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Some home builders say in many instances, the blame for defects falls on their subcontractors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Saturday's rival demonstrations follow a spate of violent attacks targeting London's Jewish community, with some blaming instances of hate speech at pro-Palestinian marches for helping to fuel antisemitism.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
It is precisely such instances — moments in which McCartney so deftly connects the past with the present — that make “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” something truly special.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
It is very possible there were a number of other instances of this sort which I have now forgotten.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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