for\ example

for\ example
• for example
• for instance
adv. phr.
As an example; as proof; to give an example or illustration.

Not only rich men become President. For example, Lincoln was born poor.

There are jobs more dangerous than truck driving; for instance, training lions.

Compare: for one thing

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