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for ex·am·ple

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. for example, for instance, e.g.adverb

    as an example

    "take ribbon snakes, for example"

Wiktionary

  1. for exampleadverb

    As an example.

ChatGPT

  1. for example

    "For example" is a phrase used to introduce a specific case or instance that illustrates or demonstrates a particular idea, point, or concept being discussed. It is a transition phrase often used to give additional information, provide clarification, or make a point more understandable by presenting a real-world instance or scenario.

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  1. Written Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'for example' in Written Corpus Frequency: #773

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of for example in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of for example in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of for example in a Sentence

  1. Mitch McConnell:

    Weve argued that American families deserve better than this partisan paralysis where Democrats literally obsess over impeachment and obstruct everything else, this very morning, for example, the Speaker gave a speech on national television to push forward her rushed and partisan impeachment. Not one word, not one word on the outstanding legislation the American people actually need. Nothing on USMCA or the NDAA or funding for our armed forces. Its all impeachment, all the time.

  2. Von Spakovsky:

    I mean, some of the restrictions are just absurd: For example, if you register to vote and then you don't vote for the next 50 years, they still can't take you off the list.

  3. Joe Pounder:

    Another day, another flip-flop from Sen. Ted Cruz, only a few months ago, Sen. Cruz used his opposition to the Renewable Fuel Standard calling for it to be phased out before 2022 as a prime example of him not being a career politician. Today, he changed his position.

  4. Phil Twist:

    It is entirely practical to put these anywhere that you might put a base station, for example, you can actually put the processing right to the edge (of the network).

  5. Albert Einstein:

    I believe that whoever tries to think things through honestly will soon recognize how unworthy and even fatal is the traditional bias against Negroes. What can the man of good will do to combat this deeply rooted prejudice? He must have the courage to set an example by words and deed, and must watch lest his children become influenced by racial bias.


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