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[in-stuhns] / ˈɪn stəns /




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Some small colleges, for instance, may be too far from the cultural amenities and medical facilities in cities that retirees may want.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Heico stock, for instance, is back at new highs, helped by strong first-quarter earnings that sent shares almost 12% higher on May 28.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The EFL could then potentially rebalance the regions for the second-round draw, if for instance York were misplaced in the south.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

For instance, GKN Aerospace is also the sole mass supplier of canopies for the F-35 fleet and passenger cabin windows for Boeing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

They cooked up a plan to seek revenge upon the rating agencies, for instance.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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