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one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
a war bonnet that is a fine example of Native American handicraft
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Recent Examples of examples
The lawsuit cites examples of passengers who were charged or denied service.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The exact citation reportedly appears in a University of Victoria style guide, a document that teaches students how to format references using fictional examples.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The other devices are also examples of iterative but meaningful advancements over their predecessors, and with a broad selection of options to suit varying tastes, needs, and budgets.
—Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Within seconds, ChatGPT yields a list of essay ideas, plus examples and quotes to back them up.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
While most Type 1 examples are coupes, a convertible was available from the beginning, and these generally command a premium across the board.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Across the eastern Baltic states (an area pertaining to modern-day Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), there are even more examples of broken tools in Stone Age burials.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Wes Welker, Adam Thielen and Jakobi Meyers are three examples of underrated athletes who have (or had) long, successful careers in the league.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Both examples, incidentally, highlight the fact that a war’s name may differ from place to place.
—Esther Brito Ruiz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The exact citation reportedly appears in a University of Victoria style guide, a document that teaches students how to format references using fictional examples.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The other devices are also examples of iterative but meaningful advancements over their predecessors, and with a broad selection of options to suit varying tastes, needs, and budgets.
—Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Within seconds, ChatGPT yields a list of essay ideas, plus examples and quotes to back them up.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
While most Type 1 examples are coupes, a convertible was available from the beginning, and these generally command a premium across the board.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Across the eastern Baltic states (an area pertaining to modern-day Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), there are even more examples of broken tools in Stone Age burials.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Wes Welker, Adam Thielen and Jakobi Meyers are three examples of underrated athletes who have (or had) long, successful careers in the league.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Both examples, incidentally, highlight the fact that a war’s name may differ from place to place.
—Esther Brito Ruiz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examples
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Marshburn described how thousands of miniature organ samples could be tested in orbit to evaluate new drugs.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This budding technique involves comparing DNA samples to those accessible on public genetic databases which law enforcement is permitted to access.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beyond wait time fees, the DOJ complaint also details instances where Uber drivers allegedly refused service to passengers with service animals, canceled rides after learning a passenger was blind, or demeaned riders with disabilities.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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With instances of political violence on the rise, the trial is expected to revisit one of the most high-profile instances of alleged violence directed at Trump in the waning days of the 2024 election.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ditto the Hammer Studios output of the 1950s and ’60s, Bernie Wrightson’s definitive illustrations of the Creature, oodles of Gothic literature, Roger Corman’s Poe pictures, and Mario Bava’s retina-searing color creep shows.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aniston released her debut children’s book, Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life, with illustrations by Bruno Jacob, in October 2024 as the first in a four-book deal between the actress, HarperCollins and Invisible Universe.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But unlike those taxidermy specimens, collectors can still enjoy a living, breathing VW Beetle today.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Inspectors noted expired medications still in use and lab specimens left unrefrigerated.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In some cases, triglyceride levels rose by factors of 100 or more.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The three names all have an overweight rating, market capitalizations below $20 billion and could offer upside between 20% to 50% based on Morgan Stanley analysts’ base and bull cases.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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