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Example Sentences
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For instance, states along the West Coast are seeing higher annual temperature extremes, while many northern states are experiencing warmer minimum temperatures.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
For instance, premium economy seats can be priced at least twice as high as regular economy seats and only take up slightly more room.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Take, for instance, a pot of white beans built for speed.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
What about, for instance, the child of a woman who’s illegally trafficked into the U.S. then gives birth here?
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
After each instance, union people eventually found the wherewithal to rally and try again, until 1934, when companies were forced by the federal government to recognize unions and negotiate with workers.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.