instance

Definition:
1. An occurrence of something.
2. An item of information that is representative of a type.
3. Clarify by giving an example of.

Use 'instance' in a sentence:

• 1. In this instance she admitted that he was wronged.
• 2. In sub-Saharan Africa today, for instance, gross investment accounts for roughly 15% of national income.
• 3. For instance, after killing, it was his spectacles he wiped instead of his weapon.
• 4. She cited an instance where their training had been a marvelous help in dealing with problems.
• 5. There are many instances of good people and good deeds in our factory.
• 6. Malcolm, for instance, works in isolation but I have no doubts about his abilities.
• 7. Teenage sex, for instance, may come not out of genuine desire but from a need to get love.
• 8. Instead of staying in the here and now, you bring up similar instances from the past.
• 9. They will be concerned to do the right thing — to dress properly, for instance.
• 10. This is only one instance out of many.
• 11. For instance, they may drop difficult coursework.
• 12. Ethiopia, for instance uses the equivalent of just twenty kilos of oil per head a year.
• 13. Most states, for instance, have a blood test requirement, but a few do not.
• 14. His report highlights some instances of discrimination.
• 15. The rally was organised at the instance of two senior cabinet ministers.
• 16. This object is an instance of another Bouncy Castle class, named ParameterWithIV.
• 17. For instance, failure can help you discover how strong a person you are.
• 18. Please imagine, for instance, that you lost your bank card.
• 19. There are many undeserving rich—overpaid chief executives, for instance.
• 20. For instance, take a number from the Arabic numeral system, such as 9.
• 21. If you smell something unusual (gas fumes or burning, for instance), take the car to your mechanic.
• 22. With major life traumas, like losing a loved one, for instance, the mind's first reaction is denial.
• 23. There have been numerous instances of excessive force on the part of security police.
• 24. Let your child make some of the small decisions concerning his daily routine. For instance, allow him to choose what clothes he wears at the weekend.
• 25. For instance, my neighbor is a master carpenter.
• 26. For instance, the letter A was ant or apple or ax.
• 27. Instances such as these are extremely common.
• 28. Maybe an evil demon, for instance, has tricked me.
• 29. For instance, some people need it for social relationships.
• 30. Create an image from this instance.
• 31. In the first instance your child will be seen by an ear, nose and throat specialist.
• 32. Mr Robins, suffering from selective amnesia about his role in the affair, was contradicted in nearly every instance by other witnesses.
• 33. The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.
• 34. A teacher should be good at drawing inferences about other cases from one instance.
• 35. For instance, they know their strengths when pursuing a goal.
• 36. Land is, in most instances, purchased by those who occupy it.
• 37. For instance, gas stations, cafes are allowed to keep operating on Sundays.
• 38. For instance, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weakens the eyes.
• 39. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps.
• 40. The gasoline tax, for instance, is sometimes justified using the benefits principle.
• 41. In all such instance, let conscience be your guide.
• 42. In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company.
• 43. And just to give you one instance of this: food.
• 44. There are far more instances than we have just enumerated;
• 45. For instance, three keywords, "Beijing," "space shuttle," and "iguana," are used.
• 46. Television repairman was a common occupation in the 1950s, for instance.
• 47. For instance, as we all know, dogs recognize each other via smell.
• 48. It is not a unique instance, but has its counterpart.
• 49. In most instances, there will be no need for further treatment.
• 50. Can you quote me an instance of when this happened?
• 51. What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing?
• 52. There are a number of improvements; for instance, both mouse buttons can now be used.
• 53. The post was for one year in the first instance with possible renewal to a further year.
• 54. I would normally suggest taking time off work, but in this instance I'm not sure that would do any good.
• 55. In that instance, you have pizza for lunch.