How to Use "Instance" with Example Sentences

instance (n): an example or single occurrence of something

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Used with adjectives:

"She reported countless instances of racism at work."
(countless, many, multiple, numerous, several, extreme)

"This is one of the few instances where he stayed quiet."
(few, rare)

"That was definitely an isolated instance."
(isolated, notable)

"Please provide a particular instance where that happened."
(particular, specific)

"There were many documented instances of domestic violence in her family."
(documented, reported, recorded)

Used with verbs:

"Students described many instances of cheating."
(described, reported, discovered, witnessed, documented)

"I could not remember a similar instance."
(remember, recall)

"Please give a specific instance where she was given special favors."
(give, provide)

"The same instance occurred last year."
(occurred, happened)

"This instance shows the importance of parenting."
(shows)

Used with prepositions:

"It all happened in one instance."
(in)

"There was a reported instance of age discrimination."
(of)