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as in citing
to give as an example
instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes
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as in specifying
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude
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as in illustrating
to show or make clear by using examples
instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel
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Jim Lehrman, a Pleasanton resident and hydrogeologist, has advocated against the new wells, citing an online petition with over 500 signatures that aims to stop them at risk of further PFAS contamination to the region’s drinking water aquifer.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
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Authorities identified a woman killed in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday in Deerfield Beach, citing excessive speed as a possible contributing factor in the collision, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said.—
Sofia Saric
May 27,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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The attacks took place near Jiyeh, about 12 miles south of the capital, Lebanon's National News Agency said, without specifying if there were casualties.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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In 2024, voters approved Proposition 130, requiring that the state direct $350 million to law enforcement, without specifying where the money should come from.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Taxidermy would become the visual medium par excellence illustrating European expansion—one far more accessible to a broader crowd than anything in books, private collections, or even early zoos.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2026
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Fox News Digital reporting captures this tense cultural moment, illustrating the mixed public sentiment and skepticism surrounding AI's growing footprint in daily life.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The additional compute capacity in France will be used to service Mistral’s customers as well as other AI labs, Mensch said, without mentioning specific companies.—
Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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The executive noted that Gucci, founded in 1921, has had dalliances with the car industry and auto racing, mentioning that the grandson of founder Aldo Gucci was a race car drive.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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The first step is noticing your own reactivity threshold by identifying the precise moment when a partner’s tone, silence or phrasing triggers a flood of feeling that then drives your behavior.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Despite the brand’s promise of sustainability, shoppers have been noticing fast-fashion tendencies for years.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
22 May 2026
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He’s built a career responding to different challenges and demonstrating improvement.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The yearly motorsport festival features drivers demonstrating a litany of race cars on track and displaying their machinery on the racetrack’s grounds.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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Worth noting Right fielder Jung Hoo Lee is scheduled to begin baseball activities on Tuesday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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The rest of the cast spoke glowingly of Kay as well, noting his propensity for crafting on-set environments that encourage actors to experiment.—
Kai Naima Williams,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Sokoloff continued the offensive, explaining that the controller is legally mandated to annually audit affordable housing programs but has failed to do so.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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While some hospitals obtain informed consent before conducting drug or alcohol testing during pregnancy or after delivery, others perform these tests without patient consent or clearly explaining the purpose and potential consequences.—
Dr. Mattie Renn,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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“Instancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instancing. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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