Definition of instance in English:

instance

noun ˈɪnst(ə)nsˈɪnstəns

1An example or single occurrence of something.
a serious instance of corruption
the search finds every instance where the word appears
Example sentencesExamples
- If you want to collect instances of English for the feeble-minded, you have only to trawl the sports pages.
- There are lines of communication and despite a few instances which might suggest otherwise, there's been a cordial relationship going on.
- There are many instances where termination is important or necessary.
- Importantly, these instances show the direction of the road ahead.
- This issue is of minor importance in most instances of either pure hemorrhagic or hypovolemic shock.
- And are you aware of instances where China put pressure on Germany to prevent Taiwan's participation?
- He said such instances continued to occur and just reinforced the importance of the battalion's mission in East Timor.
- Does this variation simply reflect, as Simmons seems to suggest, instances of policy failure?
- I collect instances of ‘like oh my god’ because it can be used to express so many different thoughts and emotions.
- PorkWatch says there are instances of imported pork and pork products being labelled in ways that might make shoppers think they are British.
- Last Wednesday I saw three such instances of this abuse, and it really is a matter that needs to be tackled head on by the council.
- This week, we'll be collecting instances of egregious liberal tunnel vision on the West Wing.
- We collected some money so that when we found instances of real distress over matters other than food we had a fund that we were able to divide up.
- He recounts numerous instances of issuing false data, some, like the hamlet evaluation statistics, well known.
- There are instances of students continuing these courses even after the holidays out of sheer interest.
- Unfortunately there have been instances where buildings with important heritage have been lost to the community.
- About three-quarters of all British cases occur as isolated instances rather than as epidemics.
- As a result, in numerous instances, subscribers who requested cancellation continued to be charged monthly service fees.
- Barratt totally rejects the criticisms, saying that these were isolated instances which did not involve Barratt in this part of the country.
- I posted numerous instances above of complete misunderstandings of how science operates.
Synonyms
example, occasion, occurrence, case, representative case, typical case, case in point, illustration, specimen, sample, exemplar, exemplification
1. 1.1 A particular case.
  in this instance it mattered little
  Example sentencesExamples
  In these instances, it is important that the change team take the trouble to identify all the processes in use and to assess their scope and integrity.
  When amended versions of the two bills reached him, a few days later in both instances, he promptly signed them.
  Needless to say, the availability of condoms matters little in these instances.
  He added that the Council has never lost a case yet in instances where it has had to bring developers to court.
  At present perjury proceedings are difficult and complex in such instances.
  Having a good pre-shot routine can be, in some instances, even more important than having a good technique.
  It is also important in these instances to check for concomitant drug use, particularly drugs received over the counter.
  The NPA says there are also instances of imported pig products being labelled in a way that can cause shoppers to think they are British meat.
  In many instances, a complex phenotype can be assessed continuously or discontinuously.
  In many instances, a single trial or set of trials will not be able to address all the issues of interest to both agencies.
  Likewise, there may be instances where a single heroic act may be its own sufficient justification.
  In the first instance, take the matter of evaluation of the worth of a teacher.
  MscL activities increase with pressure and in both instances reach saturation.
  If so, why would the identity of the victim matter in this instance and not in others?
  The board was unwilling to take on the powerful teacher union in many instances when it most mattered.
  The detection in these instances is a matter of minutes, but most of these advanced devices are available only in the military.
  Of course, such superficialities shouldn't matter in this instance.
  This is one of those instances where the most important message is in between the lines and what has not been revealed could count just as much.
  In some instances, military means could be important, such as in the case of fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan.
  In these important instances therefore, he has the same parental status as a married father.

verb ˈɪnst(ə)nsˈɪnstəns

[with object]

Cite (a fact, case, etc.) as an example.
I instanced Bob as someone whose commitment had certainly got things done
Example sentencesExamples
- He instanced situations like car crashes, fires and drownings and said that in past few years they have had to deal with some traumatic situations.
- Repeated in a new situation, the old formulations can often be misleading, as instanced by the examples of Baius and Jansenius in the seventeenth century.
- He said he had seen a big improvement in the town during those years and instanced the number of houses that had been built, the new businesses that had opened and the general air of prosperity which now prevails.
- This was a popular design for library bookcases in particular, as instanced by Plate 92 in the 1762 edition of Chippendale's Director.
- He instanced a number of Brazilian workers who were compelled to work for £100 less than their colleagues and a Romanian who was sacked because he returned home when his wife had a difficult pregnancy.
- Why are local authorities now playing down the scale of the problem (massively in my view) as instanced by their estimate of $30 million for repairs?
- He instanced one Dublin firm where 10 workers use eight vans.
- Other delegates instanced names of people who would be eligible for membership of the IFA under the new rules, but who would have opposite views on several issues to those held by farming members.
- He also reminded them of the devastation that a single disease could cause by instancing the 30-40 million deaths brought about less than 100 years ago by influenza.
- The bad faith of a majority of the left is instanced by four things (apart, that is, from mass demonstrations in favor of prolonging the life of a fascist government).
- Well, it's not actually illegal as instanced by the fact you can buy playing cards in the major stores.
- He instanced the plight of a young lad who got planning permission for a site on his father's land near Rakestreet but could not get water.
- Mr McCarthy instanced the success of food companies, such as Kerry Group plc, Lee Strand Co-op, Tralee, and the Cadbury factory in Rathmore.
- Marine leisure activities have some potential, however, as instanced by the new marina in Caherciveen.
- He agreed that there were few houses being built in rural areas, and instanced the case of the man with the house on the mountainside.
- He also instanced his meeting with the 10 children who came from Chernobyl to spend a month in Castlebar with host families.
- He instanced its failure to compel the Indian steel company to clean up the plant and site as a condition of the takeover in 1996.
- He instanced a case of a woman who borrowed £500 from one of these to attend a funeral down the country.
- In a recent report, Amnesty instanced the case of a farmer from the Shan tribe forced to work by the military.
- But on the flip side could be instanced fleeting moments when rhythmic control was a little wayward and when ensemble unity was not quite perfect.
Synonyms
cite, quote, refer to, make reference to, mention, allude to, adduce, give, give as an example, point to, point out
specify, name, identify
bring up, invoke, draw attention to, call attention to, put forward, present, offer, advance, propose

Phrases

at the instance of

formal At the request or instigation of.
prosecution at the instance of the police
Example sentencesExamples
- The grievance procedure has commenced and one hearing date was postponed at the instance of defendant.
- In criminal causes, an appeal lies to the House of Lords at the instance of the defendant or prosecutor.
- Extradition proceedings at the instance of the French prosecuting authorities are pending against Parretti in the USA.
- The defendant says that the witness wrote the number into his diary at the instance of the plaintiff, and that she had gotten the number from him in the course of a meeting the defendant had with her before leaving for India.
- But, whether it is so expressed or not, it is in my judgment a duty that is owed to the court and which can be enforced by the court at the instance of the English plaintiffs.
Synonyms
instigation, prompting, suggestion

for instance

As an example.
take Canada, for instance
Example sentencesExamples
- Beware of people who say they can find you a specific marble mantelpiece, for instance.
- For instance, people demand food because of the nourishment it offers them.
- For instance, suppose you wish to throw your opponent with, say, the ankle throw to the right.
- For instance, he suggested cities share some of their infrastructure with rural neighbors.
- For instance, they suggest that a third of seats in the government should be reserved for women.
- For instance, the EU suggests keeping cheeses at temperatures that will not endanger human health.
- There may, for instance, be specific evidence pointing to a clear boundary to the market.
- For instance when a couple quarrel they often forget the matter in hand.
- For instance, pressure on the abdomen can cause or relieve corresponding back pains.
- For instance, I Wish I Was the Moon is quite possibly the best ballad in years.

in the first (or second etc.) instance

In the first (or second etc.) place or stage of a proceeding.
the appointment will be for three years in the first instance
Example sentencesExamples
- A nurse does assess patients in the first instance and this is something that we, as nurses, have thought for a long time that we could do.
- The victim of this trick was simply astounded at this part of the proceeding, as no mention whatever was made of a frame in the first instance.
- What this column proposes is that, in the first instance, focus be given to the safe disposal of the monitors.
- He would always advise people to see a doctor in the first instance, especially for conditions such as recurring migraines.
- It depended on what made them to become warring enemies in the first instance.
- He said soldiers may have been acting in self-defense in the second instance.
- In the first instance, the person who killed the baby would receive a life sentence; in the second instance, the doctor would receive a thank you and a large payment.
- I think you should complain in the first instance to the adviser.
- I think the blame lays fairly and squarely with the company in the first instance.
- Indeed, in the second instance, even if you somehow got to where you were supposed to be going, how the hell would you know?
Synonyms
place

Origin

Middle English: via Old French from Latin instantia 'presence, urgency', from instare 'be present, press upon', from in- 'upon' + stare 'to stand'. The original sense was 'urgency, urgent entreaty', surviving in at the instance of. In the late 16th century the word denoted a particular case cited to disprove a general assertion, derived from medieval Latin instantia 'example to the contrary' (translating Greek enstasis 'objection'); hence the meaning ‘single occurrence’.

Definition of instance in US English:

instance

nounˈɪnstənsˈinstəns

1An example or single occurrence of something.
a serious instance of corruption
the search finds every instance where the word appears
Example sentencesExamples
- PorkWatch says there are instances of imported pork and pork products being labelled in ways that might make shoppers think they are British.
- This issue is of minor importance in most instances of either pure hemorrhagic or hypovolemic shock.
- I collect instances of ‘like oh my god’ because it can be used to express so many different thoughts and emotions.
- Last Wednesday I saw three such instances of this abuse, and it really is a matter that needs to be tackled head on by the council.
- Importantly, these instances show the direction of the road ahead.
- And are you aware of instances where China put pressure on Germany to prevent Taiwan's participation?
- As a result, in numerous instances, subscribers who requested cancellation continued to be charged monthly service fees.
- If you want to collect instances of English for the feeble-minded, you have only to trawl the sports pages.
- This week, we'll be collecting instances of egregious liberal tunnel vision on the West Wing.
- I posted numerous instances above of complete misunderstandings of how science operates.
- There are many instances where termination is important or necessary.
- There are lines of communication and despite a few instances which might suggest otherwise, there's been a cordial relationship going on.
- About three-quarters of all British cases occur as isolated instances rather than as epidemics.
- Barratt totally rejects the criticisms, saying that these were isolated instances which did not involve Barratt in this part of the country.
- Unfortunately there have been instances where buildings with important heritage have been lost to the community.
- We collected some money so that when we found instances of real distress over matters other than food we had a fund that we were able to divide up.
- There are instances of students continuing these courses even after the holidays out of sheer interest.
- He recounts numerous instances of issuing false data, some, like the hamlet evaluation statistics, well known.
- Does this variation simply reflect, as Simmons seems to suggest, instances of policy failure?
- He said such instances continued to occur and just reinforced the importance of the battalion's mission in East Timor.
Synonyms
example, occasion, occurrence, case, representative case, typical case, case in point, illustration, specimen, sample, exemplar, exemplification
1. 1.1 A particular case.
  in this instance it mattered little
  Example sentencesExamples
  At present perjury proceedings are difficult and complex in such instances.
  He added that the Council has never lost a case yet in instances where it has had to bring developers to court.
  Needless to say, the availability of condoms matters little in these instances.
  In these instances, it is important that the change team take the trouble to identify all the processes in use and to assess their scope and integrity.
  The detection in these instances is a matter of minutes, but most of these advanced devices are available only in the military.
  In the first instance, take the matter of evaluation of the worth of a teacher.
  The board was unwilling to take on the powerful teacher union in many instances when it most mattered.
  Having a good pre-shot routine can be, in some instances, even more important than having a good technique.
  Likewise, there may be instances where a single heroic act may be its own sufficient justification.
  When amended versions of the two bills reached him, a few days later in both instances, he promptly signed them.
  In many instances, a complex phenotype can be assessed continuously or discontinuously.
  In these important instances therefore, he has the same parental status as a married father.
  The NPA says there are also instances of imported pig products being labelled in a way that can cause shoppers to think they are British meat.
  This is one of those instances where the most important message is in between the lines and what has not been revealed could count just as much.
  In some instances, military means could be important, such as in the case of fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan.
  Of course, such superficialities shouldn't matter in this instance.
  MscL activities increase with pressure and in both instances reach saturation.
  If so, why would the identity of the victim matter in this instance and not in others?
  It is also important in these instances to check for concomitant drug use, particularly drugs received over the counter.
  In many instances, a single trial or set of trials will not be able to address all the issues of interest to both agencies.

verbˈɪnstənsˈinstəns

[with object]

Cite (a fact, case, etc.) as an example.
here he instances in particular the work of Bach
Example sentencesExamples
- He instanced a number of Brazilian workers who were compelled to work for £100 less than their colleagues and a Romanian who was sacked because he returned home when his wife had a difficult pregnancy.
- He instanced a case of a woman who borrowed £500 from one of these to attend a funeral down the country.
- He also instanced his meeting with the 10 children who came from Chernobyl to spend a month in Castlebar with host families.
- He instanced situations like car crashes, fires and drownings and said that in past few years they have had to deal with some traumatic situations.
- In a recent report, Amnesty instanced the case of a farmer from the Shan tribe forced to work by the military.
- Repeated in a new situation, the old formulations can often be misleading, as instanced by the examples of Baius and Jansenius in the seventeenth century.
- He instanced the plight of a young lad who got planning permission for a site on his father's land near Rakestreet but could not get water.
- Other delegates instanced names of people who would be eligible for membership of the IFA under the new rules, but who would have opposite views on several issues to those held by farming members.
- He agreed that there were few houses being built in rural areas, and instanced the case of the man with the house on the mountainside.
- He instanced its failure to compel the Indian steel company to clean up the plant and site as a condition of the takeover in 1996.
- The bad faith of a majority of the left is instanced by four things (apart, that is, from mass demonstrations in favor of prolonging the life of a fascist government).
- Marine leisure activities have some potential, however, as instanced by the new marina in Caherciveen.
- He also reminded them of the devastation that a single disease could cause by instancing the 30-40 million deaths brought about less than 100 years ago by influenza.
- But on the flip side could be instanced fleeting moments when rhythmic control was a little wayward and when ensemble unity was not quite perfect.
- Mr McCarthy instanced the success of food companies, such as Kerry Group plc, Lee Strand Co-op, Tralee, and the Cadbury factory in Rathmore.
- This was a popular design for library bookcases in particular, as instanced by Plate 92 in the 1762 edition of Chippendale's Director.
- He said he had seen a big improvement in the town during those years and instanced the number of houses that had been built, the new businesses that had opened and the general air of prosperity which now prevails.
- Well, it's not actually illegal as instanced by the fact you can buy playing cards in the major stores.
- He instanced one Dublin firm where 10 workers use eight vans.
- Why are local authorities now playing down the scale of the problem (massively in my view) as instanced by their estimate of $30 million for repairs?
Synonyms
cite, quote, refer to, make reference to, mention, allude to, adduce, give, give as an example, point to, point out

Phrases

at first instance

At the first court hearing concerning a case.
Example sentencesExamples
- Although both the judge at first instance and the Court of Appeal held that the agreement was void, the House of Lords held the contract to be valid and binding.
- At first instance, the jury returned a verdict in favour of the defendant.
- His application for judicial review was dismissed at first instance on 11 April 2001.
- That court unanimously dismissed an appeal against a judgment entered by Justice Carr at first instance in that court.
- The Federal Court of Australia at first instance and then on appeal denied judicial review.

at the instance of

formal At the request or instigation of.
prosecution at the instance of the police
Example sentencesExamples
- The grievance procedure has commenced and one hearing date was postponed at the instance of defendant.
- Extradition proceedings at the instance of the French prosecuting authorities are pending against Parretti in the USA.
- In criminal causes, an appeal lies to the House of Lords at the instance of the defendant or prosecutor.
- But, whether it is so expressed or not, it is in my judgment a duty that is owed to the court and which can be enforced by the court at the instance of the English plaintiffs.
- The defendant says that the witness wrote the number into his diary at the instance of the plaintiff, and that she had gotten the number from him in the course of a meeting the defendant had with her before leaving for India.
Synonyms
instigation, prompting, suggestion

for instance

As an example.
take Canada, for instance
Example sentencesExamples
- For instance when a couple quarrel they often forget the matter in hand.
- For instance, suppose you wish to throw your opponent with, say, the ankle throw to the right.
- For instance, pressure on the abdomen can cause or relieve corresponding back pains.
- For instance, people demand food because of the nourishment it offers them.
- For instance, he suggested cities share some of their infrastructure with rural neighbors.
- For instance, I Wish I Was the Moon is quite possibly the best ballad in years.
- There may, for instance, be specific evidence pointing to a clear boundary to the market.
- Beware of people who say they can find you a specific marble mantelpiece, for instance.
- For instance, the EU suggests keeping cheeses at temperatures that will not endanger human health.
- For instance, they suggest that a third of seats in the government should be reserved for women.

in the first (or second etc.) instance

In the first (or second, etc.) place; at the first (or second, etc.) stage of a proceeding.
a tribunal should be formed, in the first instance to document these and other charges
Example sentencesExamples
- It depended on what made them to become warring enemies in the first instance.
- In the first instance, the person who killed the baby would receive a life sentence; in the second instance, the doctor would receive a thank you and a large payment.
- I think you should complain in the first instance to the adviser.
- Indeed, in the second instance, even if you somehow got to where you were supposed to be going, how the hell would you know?
- I think the blame lays fairly and squarely with the company in the first instance.
- What this column proposes is that, in the first instance, focus be given to the safe disposal of the monitors.
- He said soldiers may have been acting in self-defense in the second instance.
- He would always advise people to see a doctor in the first instance, especially for conditions such as recurring migraines.
- The victim of this trick was simply astounded at this part of the proceeding, as no mention whatever was made of a frame in the first instance.
- A nurse does assess patients in the first instance and this is something that we, as nurses, have thought for a long time that we could do.
Synonyms
place

Origin

Middle English: via Old French from Latin instantia ‘presence, urgency’, from instare ‘be present, press upon’, from in- ‘upon’ + stare ‘to stand’. The original sense was ‘urgency, urgent entreaty’, surviving in at the instance of. In the late 16th century the word denoted a particular case cited to disprove a general assertion, derived from medieval Latin instantia ‘example to the contrary’ (translating Greek enstasis ‘objection’); hence the meaning ‘single occurrence’.

单词	instance
释义	Definition of instance in English: instance noun ˈɪnst(ə)nsˈɪnstəns 1An example or single occurrence of something. a serious instance of corruption the search finds every instance where the word appears Example sentencesExamples If you want to collect instances of English for the feeble-minded, you have only to trawl the sports pages. There are lines of communication and despite a few instances which might suggest otherwise, there's been a cordial relationship going on. There are many instances where termination is important or necessary. Importantly, these instances show the direction of the road ahead. This issue is of minor importance in most instances of either pure hemorrhagic or hypovolemic shock. And are you aware of instances where China put pressure on Germany to prevent Taiwan's participation? He said such instances continued to occur and just reinforced the importance of the battalion's mission in East Timor. Does this variation simply reflect, as Simmons seems to suggest, instances of policy failure? I collect instances of ‘like oh my god’ because it can be used to express so many different thoughts and emotions. PorkWatch says there are instances of imported pork and pork products being labelled in ways that might make shoppers think they are British. Last Wednesday I saw three such instances of this abuse, and it really is a matter that needs to be tackled head on by the council. This week, we'll be collecting instances of egregious liberal tunnel vision on the West Wing. We collected some money so that when we found instances of real distress over matters other than food we had a fund that we were able to divide up. He recounts numerous instances of issuing false data, some, like the hamlet evaluation statistics, well known. There are instances of students continuing these courses even after the holidays out of sheer interest. Unfortunately there have been instances where buildings with important heritage have been lost to the community. About three-quarters of all British cases occur as isolated instances rather than as epidemics. As a result, in numerous instances, subscribers who requested cancellation continued to be charged monthly service fees. Barratt totally rejects the criticisms, saying that these were isolated instances which did not involve Barratt in this part of the country. I posted numerous instances above of complete misunderstandings of how science operates. Synonyms example, occasion, occurrence, case, representative case, typical case, case in point, illustration, specimen, sample, exemplar, exemplification 1.1 A particular case. in this instance it mattered little Example sentencesExamples In these instances, it is important that the change team take the trouble to identify all the processes in use and to assess their scope and integrity. When amended versions of the two bills reached him, a few days later in both instances, he promptly signed them. Needless to say, the availability of condoms matters little in these instances. He added that the Council has never lost a case yet in instances where it has had to bring developers to court. At present perjury proceedings are difficult and complex in such instances. Having a good pre-shot routine can be, in some instances, even more important than having a good technique. It is also important in these instances to check for concomitant drug use, particularly drugs received over the counter. The NPA says there are also instances of imported pig products being labelled in a way that can cause shoppers to think they are British meat. In many instances, a complex phenotype can be assessed continuously or discontinuously. In many instances, a single trial or set of trials will not be able to address all the issues of interest to both agencies. Likewise, there may be instances where a single heroic act may be its own sufficient justification. In the first instance, take the matter of evaluation of the worth of a teacher. MscL activities increase with pressure and in both instances reach saturation. If so, why would the identity of the victim matter in this instance and not in others? The board was unwilling to take on the powerful teacher union in many instances when it most mattered. The detection in these instances is a matter of minutes, but most of these advanced devices are available only in the military. Of course, such superficialities shouldn't matter in this instance. This is one of those instances where the most important message is in between the lines and what has not been revealed could count just as much. In some instances, military means could be important, such as in the case of fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan. In these important instances therefore, he has the same parental status as a married father. verb ˈɪnst(ə)nsˈɪnstəns [with object] Cite (a fact, case, etc.) as an example. I instanced Bob as someone whose commitment had certainly got things done Example sentencesExamples He instanced situations like car crashes, fires and drownings and said that in past few years they have had to deal with some traumatic situations. Repeated in a new situation, the old formulations can often be misleading, as instanced by the examples of Baius and Jansenius in the seventeenth century. He said he had seen a big improvement in the town during those years and instanced the number of houses that had been built, the new businesses that had opened and the general air of prosperity which now prevails. This was a popular design for library bookcases in particular, as instanced by Plate 92 in the 1762 edition of Chippendale's Director. He instanced a number of Brazilian workers who were compelled to work for £100 less than their colleagues and a Romanian who was sacked because he returned home when his wife had a difficult pregnancy. Why are local authorities now playing down the scale of the problem (massively in my view) as instanced by their estimate of $30 million for repairs? He instanced one Dublin firm where 10 workers use eight vans. Other delegates instanced names of people who would be eligible for membership of the IFA under the new rules, but who would have opposite views on several issues to those held by farming members. He also reminded them of the devastation that a single disease could cause by instancing the 30-40 million deaths brought about less than 100 years ago by influenza. The bad faith of a majority of the left is instanced by four things (apart, that is, from mass demonstrations in favor of prolonging the life of a fascist government). Well, it's not actually illegal as instanced by the fact you can buy playing cards in the major stores. He instanced the plight of a young lad who got planning permission for a site on his father's land near Rakestreet but could not get water. Mr McCarthy instanced the success of food companies, such as Kerry Group plc, Lee Strand Co-op, Tralee, and the Cadbury factory in Rathmore. Marine leisure activities have some potential, however, as instanced by the new marina in Caherciveen. He agreed that there were few houses being built in rural areas, and instanced the case of the man with the house on the mountainside. He also instanced his meeting with the 10 children who came from Chernobyl to spend a month in Castlebar with host families. He instanced its failure to compel the Indian steel company to clean up the plant and site as a condition of the takeover in 1996. He instanced a case of a woman who borrowed £500 from one of these to attend a funeral down the country. In a recent report, Amnesty instanced the case of a farmer from the Shan tribe forced to work by the military. But on the flip side could be instanced fleeting moments when rhythmic control was a little wayward and when ensemble unity was not quite perfect. Synonyms cite, quote, refer to, make reference to, mention, allude to, adduce, give, give as an example, point to, point out specify, name, identify bring up, invoke, draw attention to, call attention to, put forward, present, offer, advance, propose Phrases at the instance of formal At the request or instigation of. prosecution at the instance of the police Example sentencesExamples The grievance procedure has commenced and one hearing date was postponed at the instance of defendant. In criminal causes, an appeal lies to the House of Lords at the instance of the defendant or prosecutor. Extradition proceedings at the instance of the French prosecuting authorities are pending against Parretti in the USA. The defendant says that the witness wrote the number into his diary at the instance of the plaintiff, and that she had gotten the number from him in the course of a meeting the defendant had with her before leaving for India. But, whether it is so expressed or not, it is in my judgment a duty that is owed to the court and which can be enforced by the court at the instance of the English plaintiffs. Synonyms instigation, prompting, suggestion for instance As an example. take Canada, for instance Example sentencesExamples Beware of people who say they can find you a specific marble mantelpiece, for instance. For instance, people demand food because of the nourishment it offers them. For instance, suppose you wish to throw your opponent with, say, the ankle throw to the right. For instance, he suggested cities share some of their infrastructure with rural neighbors. For instance, they suggest that a third of seats in the government should be reserved for women. For instance, the EU suggests keeping cheeses at temperatures that will not endanger human health. There may, for instance, be specific evidence pointing to a clear boundary to the market. For instance when a couple quarrel they often forget the matter in hand. For instance, pressure on the abdomen can cause or relieve corresponding back pains. For instance, I Wish I Was the Moon is quite possibly the best ballad in years. in the first (or second etc.) instance In the first (or second etc.) place or stage of a proceeding. the appointment will be for three years in the first instance Example sentencesExamples A nurse does assess patients in the first instance and this is something that we, as nurses, have thought for a long time that we could do. The victim of this trick was simply astounded at this part of the proceeding, as no mention whatever was made of a frame in the first instance. What this column proposes is that, in the first instance, focus be given to the safe disposal of the monitors. He would always advise people to see a doctor in the first instance, especially for conditions such as recurring migraines. It depended on what made them to become warring enemies in the first instance. He said soldiers may have been acting in self-defense in the second instance. In the first instance, the person who killed the baby would receive a life sentence; in the second instance, the doctor would receive a thank you and a large payment. I think you should complain in the first instance to the adviser. I think the blame lays fairly and squarely with the company in the first instance. Indeed, in the second instance, even if you somehow got to where you were supposed to be going, how the hell would you know? Synonyms place Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin instantia 'presence, urgency', from instare 'be present, press upon', from in- 'upon' + stare 'to stand'. The original sense was 'urgency, urgent entreaty', surviving in at the instance of. In the late 16th century the word denoted a particular case cited to disprove a general assertion, derived from medieval Latin instantia 'example to the contrary' (translating Greek enstasis 'objection'); hence the meaning ‘single occurrence’. noun.1 phr. Definition of instance in US English: instance nounˈɪnstənsˈinstəns 1An example or single occurrence of something. a serious instance of corruption the search finds every instance where the word appears Example sentencesExamples PorkWatch says there are instances of imported pork and pork products being labelled in ways that might make shoppers think they are British. This issue is of minor importance in most instances of either pure hemorrhagic or hypovolemic shock. I collect instances of ‘like oh my god’ because it can be used to express so many different thoughts and emotions. Last Wednesday I saw three such instances of this abuse, and it really is a matter that needs to be tackled head on by the council. Importantly, these instances show the direction of the road ahead. And are you aware of instances where China put pressure on Germany to prevent Taiwan's participation? As a result, in numerous instances, subscribers who requested cancellation continued to be charged monthly service fees. If you want to collect instances of English for the feeble-minded, you have only to trawl the sports pages. This week, we'll be collecting instances of egregious liberal tunnel vision on the West Wing. I posted numerous instances above of complete misunderstandings of how science operates. There are many instances where termination is important or necessary. There are lines of communication and despite a few instances which might suggest otherwise, there's been a cordial relationship going on. About three-quarters of all British cases occur as isolated instances rather than as epidemics. Barratt totally rejects the criticisms, saying that these were isolated instances which did not involve Barratt in this part of the country. Unfortunately there have been instances where buildings with important heritage have been lost to the community. We collected some money so that when we found instances of real distress over matters other than food we had a fund that we were able to divide up. There are instances of students continuing these courses even after the holidays out of sheer interest. He recounts numerous instances of issuing false data, some, like the hamlet evaluation statistics, well known. Does this variation simply reflect, as Simmons seems to suggest, instances of policy failure? He said such instances continued to occur and just reinforced the importance of the battalion's mission in East Timor. Synonyms example, occasion, occurrence, case, representative case, typical case, case in point, illustration, specimen, sample, exemplar, exemplification 1.1 A particular case. in this instance it mattered little Example sentencesExamples At present perjury proceedings are difficult and complex in such instances. He added that the Council has never lost a case yet in instances where it has had to bring developers to court. Needless to say, the availability of condoms matters little in these instances. In these instances, it is important that the change team take the trouble to identify all the processes in use and to assess their scope and integrity. The detection in these instances is a matter of minutes, but most of these advanced devices are available only in the military. In the first instance, take the matter of evaluation of the worth of a teacher. The board was unwilling to take on the powerful teacher union in many instances when it most mattered. Having a good pre-shot routine can be, in some instances, even more important than having a good technique. Likewise, there may be instances where a single heroic act may be its own sufficient justification. When amended versions of the two bills reached him, a few days later in both instances, he promptly signed them. In many instances, a complex phenotype can be assessed continuously or discontinuously. In these important instances therefore, he has the same parental status as a married father. The NPA says there are also instances of imported pig products being labelled in a way that can cause shoppers to think they are British meat. This is one of those instances where the most important message is in between the lines and what has not been revealed could count just as much. In some instances, military means could be important, such as in the case of fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan. Of course, such superficialities shouldn't matter in this instance. MscL activities increase with pressure and in both instances reach saturation. If so, why would the identity of the victim matter in this instance and not in others? It is also important in these instances to check for concomitant drug use, particularly drugs received over the counter. In many instances, a single trial or set of trials will not be able to address all the issues of interest to both agencies. verbˈɪnstənsˈinstəns [with object] Cite (a fact, case, etc.) as an example. here he instances in particular the work of Bach Example sentencesExamples He instanced a number of Brazilian workers who were compelled to work for £100 less than their colleagues and a Romanian who was sacked because he returned home when his wife had a difficult pregnancy. He instanced a case of a woman who borrowed £500 from one of these to attend a funeral down the country. He also instanced his meeting with the 10 children who came from Chernobyl to spend a month in Castlebar with host families. He instanced situations like car crashes, fires and drownings and said that in past few years they have had to deal with some traumatic situations. In a recent report, Amnesty instanced the case of a farmer from the Shan tribe forced to work by the military. Repeated in a new situation, the old formulations can often be misleading, as instanced by the examples of Baius and Jansenius in the seventeenth century. He instanced the plight of a young lad who got planning permission for a site on his father's land near Rakestreet but could not get water. Other delegates instanced names of people who would be eligible for membership of the IFA under the new rules, but who would have opposite views on several issues to those held by farming members. He agreed that there were few houses being built in rural areas, and instanced the case of the man with the house on the mountainside. He instanced its failure to compel the Indian steel company to clean up the plant and site as a condition of the takeover in 1996. The bad faith of a majority of the left is instanced by four things (apart, that is, from mass demonstrations in favor of prolonging the life of a fascist government). Marine leisure activities have some potential, however, as instanced by the new marina in Caherciveen. He also reminded them of the devastation that a single disease could cause by instancing the 30-40 million deaths brought about less than 100 years ago by influenza. But on the flip side could be instanced fleeting moments when rhythmic control was a little wayward and when ensemble unity was not quite perfect. Mr McCarthy instanced the success of food companies, such as Kerry Group plc, Lee Strand Co-op, Tralee, and the Cadbury factory in Rathmore. This was a popular design for library bookcases in particular, as instanced by Plate 92 in the 1762 edition of Chippendale's Director. He said he had seen a big improvement in the town during those years and instanced the number of houses that had been built, the new businesses that had opened and the general air of prosperity which now prevails. Well, it's not actually illegal as instanced by the fact you can buy playing cards in the major stores. He instanced one Dublin firm where 10 workers use eight vans. Why are local authorities now playing down the scale of the problem (massively in my view) as instanced by their estimate of $30 million for repairs? Synonyms cite, quote, refer to, make reference to, mention, allude to, adduce, give, give as an example, point to, point out Phrases at first instance At the first court hearing concerning a case. Example sentencesExamples Although both the judge at first instance and the Court of Appeal held that the agreement was void, the House of Lords held the contract to be valid and binding. At first instance, the jury returned a verdict in favour of the defendant. His application for judicial review was dismissed at first instance on 11 April 2001. That court unanimously dismissed an appeal against a judgment entered by Justice Carr at first instance in that court. The Federal Court of Australia at first instance and then on appeal denied judicial review. at the instance of formal At the request or instigation of. prosecution at the instance of the police Example sentencesExamples The grievance procedure has commenced and one hearing date was postponed at the instance of defendant. Extradition proceedings at the instance of the French prosecuting authorities are pending against Parretti in the USA. In criminal causes, an appeal lies to the House of Lords at the instance of the defendant or prosecutor. But, whether it is so expressed or not, it is in my judgment a duty that is owed to the court and which can be enforced by the court at the instance of the English plaintiffs. The defendant says that the witness wrote the number into his diary at the instance of the plaintiff, and that she had gotten the number from him in the course of a meeting the defendant had with her before leaving for India. Synonyms instigation, prompting, suggestion for instance As an example. take Canada, for instance Example sentencesExamples For instance when a couple quarrel they often forget the matter in hand. For instance, suppose you wish to throw your opponent with, say, the ankle throw to the right. For instance, pressure on the abdomen can cause or relieve corresponding back pains. For instance, people demand food because of the nourishment it offers them. For instance, he suggested cities share some of their infrastructure with rural neighbors. For instance, I Wish I Was the Moon is quite possibly the best ballad in years. There may, for instance, be specific evidence pointing to a clear boundary to the market. Beware of people who say they can find you a specific marble mantelpiece, for instance. For instance, the EU suggests keeping cheeses at temperatures that will not endanger human health. For instance, they suggest that a third of seats in the government should be reserved for women. in the first (or second etc.) instance In the first (or second, etc.) place; at the first (or second, etc.) stage of a proceeding. a tribunal should be formed, in the first instance to document these and other charges Example sentencesExamples It depended on what made them to become warring enemies in the first instance. In the first instance, the person who killed the baby would receive a life sentence; in the second instance, the doctor would receive a thank you and a large payment. I think you should complain in the first instance to the adviser. Indeed, in the second instance, even if you somehow got to where you were supposed to be going, how the hell would you know? I think the blame lays fairly and squarely with the company in the first instance. What this column proposes is that, in the first instance, focus be given to the safe disposal of the monitors. He said soldiers may have been acting in self-defense in the second instance. He would always advise people to see a doctor in the first instance, especially for conditions such as recurring migraines. The victim of this trick was simply astounded at this part of the proceeding, as no mention whatever was made of a frame in the first instance. A nurse does assess patients in the first instance and this is something that we, as nurses, have thought for a long time that we could do. Synonyms place Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin instantia ‘presence, urgency’, from instare ‘be present, press upon’, from in- ‘upon’ + stare ‘to stand’. The original sense was ‘urgency, urgent entreaty’, surviving in at the instance of. In the late 16th century the word denoted a particular case cited to disprove a general assertion, derived from medieval Latin instantia ‘example to the contrary’ (translating Greek enstasis ‘objection’); hence the meaning ‘single occurrence’. noun.1 phr.
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