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[in-stuhns] / ˈɪn stəns /




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One might assume that if these bias response teams were so insidious and widespread, there would be other cases in which students had been unfairly targeted by public universities, providing a clearer instance for standing.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

For instance, the average cost of basic necessities for a married couple with kids, about one-fifth of U.S. households, is now more than $5,800 per month.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Private-equity firms have also explored the possibility of backing AI-driven law firms, with Blackstone, for instance, investing in legal startup Norm Ai.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Doy, for instance, was charged with violating the Medical Act when he inked a tattoo for actress Han Ye-seul in 2019.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

For instance, if we want to find a particular particle, we need to determine the particle’s position and velocity—where it is and how fast it is going.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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