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In cases where a hematoma is located near the brain, for instance, blood can collect between the covering of the brain (called the dura mater) and the surface of the brain.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
If two spouses are doctors, for instance, the woman often is expected to take care of cooking and child-rearing duties while her husband puts in extra hours at work to advance his career.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
If two spouses are doctors, for instance, the woman often is expected to take care of cooking and child-rearing duties while her husband puts in extra hours at work to advance his career.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
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“For instance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20instance. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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