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[in-stuhns] / ˈɪn stəns /




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The National Guard ruling, for instance, included a three-page statement justifying the decision to keep the deployment on hold.

From The Wall Street Journal

Take, for instance, the scene in “The Big Short” in which Christian Bale—who is playing Burry—tells investors about his bet against the U.S. housing market.

From The Wall Street Journal

A baby born in Tennessee in February 2024, for instance, was picked up by a husband-and-wife delivery service called Babycoming Inc., working on behalf of a father in China, the surrogate, Lory Hood, said.

From The Wall Street Journal

For instance, someone who is 63 could get more than 80% of their spouse’s benefit, while someone at 65 can get more than 90%.

From MarketWatch

For instance, she said, the agency for many years resisted outsourcing its background check process, partly because of the cost, but also to avoid going against tradition that said the process should be handled in-house.

From Los Angeles Times