The phrase "given as an example" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It can be used to indicate that you are providing an example to illustrate a point. For example, "Probability theory can help us to make better decisions, as given as an example in this case study."
Darwinism, the book notes, is "rooted in reductionist thinking and Victorian ethics", while homeopathy is given as an example of "an effect that cannot be explained".
His puzzle is given as an example at the submissions page for Buzzfeed's new "buzzle": "Original crossword puzzles with a modern pop sensibility".
Often the 28-day cycle of the Moon around the Earth was given as an example of a "Heavenly," hence perfect, event that naturally was a perfect number.
People can highlight their listing with bold or italic type, add identifying information ("your local selectman" is given as an example) or include an e-mail address or personal Web site address.
I disagree, however, that the inspector said the officer "should stop" male blacks, but rather that male blacks were given as an example of those associated with past crimes.
I'm not sitting here going 'Haaaaayyyyyyyeeeeeey!'" This quick evocation of the childlike lunatic fans remember from a lifetime of movie and television clips, even if given as an example of what they weren't going to see that night, still got an eruption of applause from the assembled faithful.
Writer's neighbor Albert, who runs a teen boutique, is given as an example of those who dislike the smug and scolding tone of the new Socialism, and who have no patience with Mitterand's favorites, who are callow, idealistic, and finally parodies of the President's ideals.
Weakly coupled springs are given as an example.
Application to Lagrangian systems is given as an example.
A solution on narrow band normal stochastic stress process is given as an example.
The case of a blue/yellow filter is given as an example.
