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[in-stuhns] / ˈɪn stəns /




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Oil prices surged, for instance, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

For instance, if you do a new museum, the conservators say art can be exposed to less daylight.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

For instance, attacking midfielder Serge Gnabry frequently dropped into centre-back positions to get on the ball.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The company, for instance, gets about 20% of its commercial revenue from data centers, and it also services semiconductor production plants where air purity is critical.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

He huffed: “It is an unprecedented instance in chess history.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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