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Some home builders say in many instances, the blame for defects falls on their subcontractors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

As far as loyalty programs are concerned, Nguyen has studied instances of rewards members being taken advantage of through use of their data.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Saturday's rival demonstrations follow a spate of violent attacks targeting London's Jewish community, with some blaming instances of hate speech at pro-Palestinian marches for helping to fuel antisemitism.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

"There may be some instances where airlines will discount to stimulate some traffic flow… but over time it's inevitable that the high price of oil will be reflected in higher ticket prices."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

About Henry’s birthday party, or about the two instances when Francis’s mother—all red hair and alligator pumps and emeralds—turned up on her way to New York, trailing the Yorkshire terrier and the second husband?

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt