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[in-stuhns] / ˈɪn stəns /




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In one instance, prosecutors said Chinese officials asked Lu to help "verify" that a longtime critic of China, Xu Jie, who fled the country in 2013, was in the US.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

For instance, when asked, “Why does God allow suffering?” a leading AI model failed to provide a response that was grounded in theology, according to a December 2025 company report.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

For instance, last fall brought with it another La Niña, and an expectation for a dangerously dry winter for Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

He noted that long-term-care costs in Maryland, for instance, can run between $8,000 and $12,000 a month for memory care.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

For instance, it assumed a normal, bell-shaped distribution for future stock prices.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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