instance
noun
a case or occurrence of anything.
Example Sentences
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Earlier he said that excessive police force had been registered in two instances and that two police officers had been suspended.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
In our 16+ years living in Cuenca, we have seen innumerable instances of people arriving with the intent of never living in the United States again.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
A proposal has been put forward to add to Article 27 of the regulations a list of instances whereby a ban cannot be suspended.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
In some instances, federal agencies have mounted criminal cases against recipients of taxpayer money earmarked for homelessness services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
In a few instances the charity only lined the pockets of the greedy.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
