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Speaking after the first instance of vandalism, James' mother said she felt "heartbreak" over the destruction.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
For instance, a corporate group of high-handicap golfers who haven’t played the course before can be red-flagged in advance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for instance, no one country can control waterways it does not exclusively own.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
In another instance, Nabongo had a first-class ticket but didn’t board with that group.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
What, for instance, would happen in the countries of Eastern Europe that had been conquered by Germany during the war?
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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