Collocations for instance - noun

countless, innumerable, many, multiple, numerous, several
few, occasional, rare
This is one of the few instances where the director does not succeed.

isolated
certain, given, particular, specific
Further information is required to determine the correct answer in any given instance.

documented, recorded, reported
There are many documented instances of mass hysteria.

extreme
notable, striking
classic
This is a classic instance of Dostoevsky's writing operating on two levels.

give, provide, represent
North America provides the most striking instance of European settlement on a grand scale.

describe, document, record, recount, report
Students described many instances in which they had felt uncomfortable speaking in class.

cite (sth as), take
Experts cite the country as an instance where human rights violations could lead to international intervention.
To take a particular instance of this problem: …

recall, remember
I cannot recall any other instance in modern times in which a huge and mighty state crumbled to dust.

occur
An instance of this controversy occurred last year.

show sth
This instance shows how important it is to check that the machine is working properly before you use it.

for instance (= for example)
Murder, theft and tax evasion, for instance, all have different motives and consequences.

in … instance
In one instance, several people had their phones stolen.
It is not always helpful to draw analogies, but in this instance it is useful.

instance of
This is an instance of his general attitude to his employees.

in the first instance (formal)
In the first instance, a letter from your employer may be all you need.