case
Plural
cases
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a matter that is to be dealt with in a court of law
- The lawyer prepared diligently for the upcoming murder case, knowing it would be challenging.
- The judge scheduled the case for trial next month, giving both parties time to gather their evidence.
- The high-profile case attracted a lot of media attention and public interest.
- The defense attorney requested more time to review the details of the case before proceeding to trial.
- The jury deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict in the complex fraud case.
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a container in which goods can be stored and safely carried around
- She packed her clothes into a large case for the trip.
- The case was locked to keep the valuables secure.
- The case was made of leather, giving it a stylish and professional look.
- I lost my case on the way to the airport and had to report it.
- She put her makeup in a small case to take to the wedding.
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a fabric cover designed to enclose a pillow
- She changed the pillow case weekly.
- The hotel provided fresh cases.
- The case matched the rest of the bedding.
- The linen set included two cases.
- He removed the case for washing.
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a container that holds the major internal components of a computer, such as the motherboard, power supply, and storage devices
- The PC case is made of metal and plastic to protect the hardware inside.
- She installed new fans in the computer case to improve airflow.
- The case of my desktop is large enough to fit multiple hard drives.
- The case is vital for keeping the computer components safe from dust.
- He carefully opened the case to replace the RAM.
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an example of a certain kind of situation
- In this case, we need to follow the company's emergency procedures.
- The lawyer presented a strong case to the jury, emphasizing the evidence.
- This is a rare case of a disease that usually affects children.
- Each case of misconduct will be reviewed by the disciplinary committee.
- In the case of severe weather, the event will be postponed.
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a particular situation defined by specific circumstances
- In her case, the rules were applied differently.
- It's a unique case due to the timeline.
- The case required an exception to policy.
- In many cases, the outcome is predictable.
- His case presented complications.
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a person who requires professional attention or treatment
- They admitted a new case to the clinic.
- She was a severe case needing urgent care.
- The doctor discussed several cases with the team.
- He became a case for psychiatric evaluation.
- The hospital reviewed all incoming cases.
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a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument
- The lawyer built a strong case by presenting a series of compelling pieces of evidence.
- In her presentation, she made a persuasive case for the benefits of renewable energy.
- The scientist presented a detailed case for her hypothesis, including experimental results and peer reviews.
- The case for the new policy was supported by extensive research and data analysis.
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a matter that requires investigation or detailed examination
- The case involved missing documents.
- Detectives opened a new case.
- They worked late to solve the case.
- Each case demands careful analysis.
- The case remained unsolved for years.
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a person who is the subject of research, experimentation, or observation
- The study included fifty cases.
- Each case was monitored daily.
- Researchers documented every case.
- The case showed unexpected reactions.
- They compared cases across groups.
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a grammatical category marking how a noun, pronoun, or adjective relates to other words in a sentence
- English has limited case marking.
- The nominative case shows the subject.
- Latin uses many cases to show function.
- The genitive case indicates possession.
- Some languages mark case with endings.
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a glass-fronted container used to store and display objects in a shop, museum, or home
- The fossils were arranged in a display case.
- The case protected the items from dust.
- Each case held rare artifacts.
- The shop installed new cases for the watches.
- The museum's main case showcased the centerpiece.
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a compartmented tray used by compositors to store individual pieces of type
- The printer sorted letters into the case.
- Each case held the full set of characters.
- They kept upper and lower cases separate.
- The compositor reached into the case repeatedly.
- The compositor reached into the case repeatedly.
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the frame that surrounds a door or window opening
- The door wouldn't fit the case properly.
- They repainted the window case.
- The carpenter repaired the damaged case.
- The case warped due to moisture.
- He measured the case before installing new trim.
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a protective covering that encloses an organ or structural part of an organism
- The larva formed a tough case around itself.
- Seeds developed inside a rigid case.
- The case shielded the developing tissue.
- Researchers examined the outer case under a microscope.
- The case prevented desiccation.
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a particular typographic variant defined by its dimensions and design features
- The printer ordered a larger case for headings.
- The document used a narrow case of the same type.
- They selected a bold case for emphasis.
- Each case provides distinct spacing.
- Designers compared several cases before choosing one.
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a temporary and specific state of mind or emotional condition
- She had a case of nerves before the exam.
- He came down with a case of stage fright.
- It was a mild case of overconfidence.
- She showed a case of irritation.
- He admitted to a case of jealousy.