instances
Example Sentences
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In some instances, the soil was contaminated; in others, a home or structure was being rebuilt.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The foreign ministry said it aimed to reduce instances of multiple visa exemptions applying to the same country "that confuse foreigners".
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Some home builders say in many instances, the blame for defects falls on their subcontractors.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
It is very possible there were a number of other instances of this sort which I have now forgotten.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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