example about vs example for

Both 'example about' and 'example for' are commonly used in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Example about' is used when introducing or discussing a specific example, while 'example for' is used to indicate the purpose or intended audience of the example.

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example about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when introducing or discussing a specific example. It is followed by the example itself.

Examples:

Let me give you an example about the importance of time management.
She provided an example about the benefits of regular exercise.

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Alternatives:

example of
example that illustrates
example demonstrating

example for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the purpose or intended audience of the example. It is followed by the reason or group the example is meant for.

Examples:

Here's an example for students who are struggling with grammar.
This is a good example for explaining the concept of supply and demand.

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Set an example for all Terrans.
Ghislaine, you must set an example for the children.
Another example for applications in wind energy is power measurement.
I am not exactly the best example for healthy grieving.
But now you have to set an example for someone else.
Because I'm not being a good example for Lux.
It'd set a bad example for the other girls.
Vietnam represents a dangerous example for other small countries in the world.
A great example for our members!
You-you set an example for your brother, now.
You're certainly setting a good example for her.
He is an example for us all.
And thus we set an example for the world.
You are setting a wonderful example for Benjamin.
Make an example for the younger guys.
Hell, I'm an example for mothers everywhere now.
Perhaps beginning your journey anew could set an example for others who have found themselves lost.
Let me be an example for you.
They want to set an example for everyone.
Your father said it was a perfect example for the future.

Alternatives:

example to illustrate
example intended for
example that serves

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