linking phrase · formal
one clear example is
UK/wʌn klɪə ˈɪɡzɑːmpəl ɪz/US/wʌn klɪr ɪɡˈzæmpəl ɪz/one·CLEAR·ex·AM·ple·is
used to emphasise a specific, clear example that supports the argument
Examples
“There are many benefits to urban green spaces; one clear example is the improvement in residents' mental health.”
“Technology reduces costs in many sectors; one clear example is automated manufacturing lines.”
“Some policies aim to increase fairness; one clear example is progressive taxation that targets high incomes.”
Band 8 sentence
“When discussing renewable energy adoption, one clear example is Germany's coordinated subsidy and grid-upgrade programme that accelerated deployment.”
Collocations
- one clear example is + clause
- one clear example of + noun
Word family
Common mistakes
one example is→one clear example is
One clear example are→One clear example is
Say it for a higher band
5one example is→6for example→7+one clear example is
Synonyms
a striking example is
Easily confused
a striking example is
“A striking example is the sudden collapse of that formerly stable company.”
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