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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, 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
For instance, attacking midfielder Serge Gnabry frequently dropped into centre-back positions to get on the ball.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Traditional banks, for instance, fund long-term, illiquid assets with short-term, runnable liabilities.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
It wasn't that he didn't want to help, though he certainly had better things to do with his time than work on the lawn—like drawing, for instance.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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