instances

Example Sentences

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"They see drones flying, they see missiles flying, and then we see instances where the ships get hit," said Gavin Lim, head of the Crisis Response Network for the Sailors' Society, a UK-based seafarers' charity.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

The Andes virus is an outlier, in that there are documented instances of person-to-person transmission.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

All of these instances, he said, are “below the threshold of restarting major combat operations at this point.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

He acknowledged problems in some instances, blaming "operational challenges", including corruption and information leaks, noting that the ministry was taking all allegations of police complicity or inaction seriously.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

In both instances the deep sense of exclusion was identical.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright