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for instance

[fer-in-stuhns] / fərˈɪn stəns /
CONJUNCTION
for example
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CONJUNCTION
as
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CONJUNCTION
thus
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CONJUNCTION
like
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Since 1970, tsunamis have claimed more than 250,000 lives worldwide, notably the Boxing day tsunami in 2004 in the Indian ocean and the tsunami on March 11 2011 in Japan, for instance.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

A meticulously detailed log with windows, for instance, or a car that seems to balance natural, mountainous wonders on its back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

A single tub of pico de gallo, for instance, quietly replaces fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro and jalapeños all at once.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Europe, for instance, wouldn’t want to swap that reliance for one on Chinese solar imports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Mr. Pumblechook was in favour of a handsome premium for binding me apprentice to some genteel trade,—say, the corn and seed trade, for instance.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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