for instance

noun

: example
I'll give you a for instance

Examples of for instance in a Sentence

Let me give you a for instance.
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Georgia, for instance, would play Florida and Auburn, but then Kentucky, rather than border state rivals Tennessee or South Carolina. Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025 The Tampa Bay Rays, for instance, don’t want to return to decrepit Tropicana Field — even if the caved-in roof is repaired. Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 In California, for instance, many health plans fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Managed Health Care. Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025 Beef, for instance, has seen one of the largest price increases across the last year. Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for for instance

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of for instance was in 1959

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“For instance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20instance. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.

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