Collocations for instance - noun
ADJ.
countless, innumerable, numerous | occasional, rare | isolated | (any) given, particular, specific
Further information is required to determine the correct answer in any given instance.
Further information is required to determine the correct answer in any given instance.
extreme | striking | classic
This is a classic instance of Dostoevsky''s writing operating on two levels.
This is a classic instance of Dostoevsky''s writing operating on two levels.
VERB + INSTANCE
give, provide
North America provides the most striking instance of European settlement on a grand scale.
North America provides the most striking instance of European settlement on a grand scale.
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: …
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
I cannot recall any other instance in modern times in which a huge and mighty state crumbled to dust.
I cannot recall any other instance in modern times in which a huge and mighty state crumbled to dust.
INSTANCE + VERB
occur
An instance of this controversy occurred last year.
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.
This instance shows how important it is to check that the machine is working properly before you use it.
PREP.
for ~
(= for example) Murder, petty theft and tax evasion, for instance, all have different motives and consequences.
(= for example) Murder, petty theft and tax evasion, for instance, all have different motives and consequences.
in … ~
In one instance, several people had their mobile phones stolen. | It is not always helpful to draw analogies between sexism and racism, but in this instance it is useful.
In one instance, several people had their mobile phones stolen. | It is not always helpful to draw analogies between sexism and racism, but in this instance it is useful.
~ of
This is an instance of his general attitude to his employees.
This is an instance of his general attitude to his employees.
PHRASES
in the first instance
(formal) In the first instance, a letter from your employer may be all you need.
(formal) In the first instance, a letter from your employer may be all you need.