instances

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While this was the first such incident to cause casualties inside Romania, Toiu said there had been more than 40 instances of drone incursions inside Romanian territory.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The previous instances mainly came after severe bear markets, not during a war or at a time when valuations were already near record highs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The Times has reported that several residents did recall some instances of sheriff’s deputies directing residents to flee before the widespread evacuation alerts were issued, but the extent of those efforts is still not clear.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“You can defend the work being done and the rate being paid. In those instances it is a powerful strategy,” said Fraim.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

But in both instances, the dissemination of the information diluted its power.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt