(~s)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
You use for ~ to introduce a particular event, situation, or person that is an example of what you are talking about.
There are a number of improvements; for ~, both mouse buttons can now be used...
PHRASE: PHR with cl/group
2.
An ~ is a particular example or occurrence of something.
...an investigation into a serious ~ of corruption.
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3.
You say in the first ~ to mention something that is the first step in a series of actions.
In the first ~ your child will be seen by an ear, nose and throat specialist...
PHRASE: PHR with cl