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[in-stuhns] / ˈɪn stəns /




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It, for instance, won’t be able to collect tolls on oil tankers traversing the strait.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Some of these folks are not surprising; for instance, Vladimir Putin.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

During the days of the shutdown, for instance, the company was able to raise $365,000 in 365 days.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

She thought about asking for a refund, but, in this instance, decided against it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

But for instance I don’t even remember the address of his hotel.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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