instance

an occurrence of something
In many instances large districts or towns would have fewer representatives than
smaller ones, or perhaps none at all.Clarke, Helen Archibald
coast
the shore of a sea or ocean
Martello towers must be built within short distances all round the coast.Wingfield,
Lewis
project
a planned undertaking
The funds are aimed at helping build public projects including mass transit,
electricity networks, water utility and ports, it said.
commission
a special group delegated to consider some matter
The developers are now seeking approval from the landmarks commission.New York
Times (Feb 16, 2012)
constant
a quantity that does not vary
In 1929, Hubble independently put forward and confirmed the same idea, and the
parameter later became known as the Hubble constant.Nature (Nov 15, 2011)
circumstances
one's overall condition in life
The circumstances leading up to the shootings was not immediately available.
constitute
compose or represent
Oil and natural gas constituted almost 50 percent of Russian government revenue
last year.
level
a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
Only last month did the men’s and women’s unemployment rates reach the same
level.New York Times (Feb 19, 2012)
affect
have an influence upon
The central bank will start distributing low-interest loans in early March to
individuals and small- and medium-sized companies affected by the flooding.
institute
set up or lay the groundwork for
Corporations have to be more and more focused on instituting higher labor
standards.Washington Post (Feb 7, 2012)
render
give an interpretation of
But authorities had rendered the weapon and the explosive device inoperable,
officials said.Chicago Tribune (Feb 17, 2012)
appeal
be attractive to
To get traditional women’s accessories to appeal to men, some designers are giving
them manly names and styles.New York Times (Feb 19, 2012)
generate
bring into existence
Qualities such as these are not generated under bad working practices of any
sort.Hungerford, Edward