instance
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Germany, Poland and others, for instance, are working on several projects to develop missiles with a range of over 1,000 miles, a capability the region has had little of for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Questlove’s newest documentary is a rare instance of an artist capturing lightning in a bottle twice.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
But in this instance, the devil isn’t just in the details.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Werner’s 1933 loss is the only similar instance since the city adopted its current primary ballot process in 1917, according to the City Clerk’s office.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
I asked her whether it was another instance of jewelry theft—there had been lots of stories in the newspaper about that.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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