for instance

for instance is on the Academic Word List.

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Expression

Expression for instance

1. You say, for instance when you plan to give an example of something.
   • Synonym: for example

   When the United States doesn't like what a country is doing, it sends in its army. For instance, Vietnam was a problem, America started a war.

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