instance

[ˈɪnstəns]

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.