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[in-stuhns] / ˈɪn stəns /




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Germany, Poland and others, for instance, are working on several projects to develop missiles with a range of over 1,000 miles, a capability the region has had little of for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Questlove’s newest documentary is a rare instance of an artist capturing lightning in a bottle twice.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

But in this instance, the devil isn’t just in the details.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Werner’s 1933 loss is the only similar instance since the city adopted its current primary ballot process in 1917, according to the City Clerk’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

For instance, “Q” is a rare letter in ordinary messages, but it makes up a whopping ten percent or so of this one.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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