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Oil prices surged, for instance, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
While central banks sometimes see pronounced increases in energy costs as temporary, they can grow more concerned if price pressures spread to more persistent forms of second-round inflation via, for instance, spiraling wage costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
For instance, if you do a new museum, the conservators say art can be exposed to less daylight.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
For instance, attacking midfielder Serge Gnabry frequently dropped into centre-back positions to get on the ball.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
It was Karli’s idea, for instance, that two of the choir schoolchildren should take it in turns to ride up with him on Marlene, one in front of him, one behind.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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