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[in-stuhns] / ˈɪn stəns /




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It's the latest instance of the iconic statuettes vanishing and turning up in unexpected ways - if at all.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

For instance, when you tap or swipe your card at a restaurant, the entire bottom line—including state and local taxes and gratuity—is subtracted from your card’s credit limit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

For instance, he wants her to withhold funds from departments until there are improvements at the agencies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Vanguard’s target-date fund for those planning to retire in 2040, for instance, already has 25% in bonds and is designed to gradually ramp up to 50% by age 65 and to 70% by age 72.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

But, as of this book’s writing, no instance of spirit contact with mortals has been scientifically proven.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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