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Common collocations with instance in American Collocation

instance noun

US /ˈɪnstəns/

many

innumerable
many
multiple
numerous
several

There have been many instances of Members using Scots words in their debates.

few

few
rare

Please note there are a few instances of strong language.

first, second etc

first
second

The second instance is of a more tragic as well as of a more striking nature.

remarkable

remarkable
striking

We have heard of two rather remarkable instances of this lately.

particular

particular
specific

Could the term have another connotation in this particular instance?

only

only
single
solitary

We shall confine ourselves to a single instance.

be an instance

be
represent

To be fair, there are instances where the melodies do not vary much from track to track.

find or record an instance

find
identify
record

I found several instances of the phrase being quoted on CNN.

mention an instance

cite
give
mention
provide
report

I give one instance, typical although extreme.

abuse
brutality
cruelty
fraud
harassment
malpractice
misconduct
misuse
non-compliance
plagiarism
theft
vandalism

We know that there were instances of fraud under the previous system.

It is necessary to give this warning because instances of plagiarism have been detected in the past.