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instances

NOUN

case, situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

detail example item occasion occurrence particular precedent proof reason

STRONG

exemplification exponent ground illustration representative sample sampling specimen time

WEAK

case history case in point

VERB

name

Synonyms

STRONG

adduce cite exemplify illustrate mention quote refer show specify

Antonyms

STRONG

hide

Example Sentences

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While most hantaviruses do not pass from person to person, rare instances of human transmission have been documented with the Andes virus strain, which is the strain behind this outbreak.

From BBC • May 18, 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 precisely such instances — moments in which McCartney so deftly connects the past with the present — that make “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” something truly special.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Then the occultatio: “I pass over older instances, such as how...”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith