for instance

noun \ fə-ˈrin(t)-stənts , ˈfrin(t)- \

|Updated on: 15 Jun 2018

Examples: for instance in a Sentence

Definition of for instance

: example

I'll give you a for instance

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Examples of for instance in a Sentence

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Recent Examples of for instance from the Web

Take for instance the latest sports video to catch social media fire.

— stefan stevenson, star-telegram, "The best viral high school baseball video brings out worst in Internet," 12 June 2018
During punt drills, for instance, Sproles shadowed other returners from about ten yards back and simulated receiving kicks and running.

— jeff mclane, Philly.com, "Eagles practice observations: Sidney Jones held back with 'soreness;' Carson Wentz dials it up; Darren Sproles takes mental reps," 12 June 2018
So Fry’s voice comes out of Amy’s body, for instance.

— nathan mattise, Ars Technica, "A reunion with Futurama, because only one show used climactic math theorems," 10 June 2018
This summer's summit, for instance, fits North Korea's standard pattern of diplomacy.

— salgu wissmath, The Courier-Journal, "The U.S.-North Korean summit hits close to home for some in Louisville," 10 June 2018
Out the Golden Gate, for instance, most are planning to fish along the Marin coast, Double Point to Duxbury, somewhat in the wind shadow of Point Reyes.

— tom stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Salmon opener brings mysteries, chance of mayhem," 10 June 2018
There is no continent-wide deposit or unemployment insurance, for instance.

— The Economist, "A case for owning euro-zone shares," 9 June 2018
Trump, for instance, is considering imposing tariffs on auto imports on national security grounds, a move that would hurt major foreign auto producers like Germany.

— arne delfs, Bloomberg.com, "G-7 Leaders Race to Salvage Consensus," 8 June 2018
Road bikes, for instance, come with additional cool-sounding designations—racing, endurance, adventure, gravel, cyclocross, and touring, to name just a few.

— emily abbate, GQ, "Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Bike for Fitness," 7 June 2018

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