Moments when example is read out (8)

I believe the answer is:

instants

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'moments' is the definition.
(I know this)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for instants that I've seen before include "Flashes" , "Very brief periods of time" , "Fleeting moments of time" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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