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[in-stuhns] / ˈɪn stəns /




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They should improve upon the investment provisions in the tax act by making all the expensing provisions permanent, for instance.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Oil prices surged, for instance, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

For instance, say you want to know why your friend declined your last few invitations to group dinners you hosted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

For instance, one peak summer afternoon, with every conveyor belt, boarding gate and baggage sorter running at full blast, can set the airport’s electricity rate for the entire month.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 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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