case
Example Sentences
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The case was closed as a legal homicide under South Carolina’s stand-your-ground law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The Supreme Court case establishing birthright citizenship involved a Chinese American man named Wong Kim Ark, born to parents who came here legally but couldn’t become citizens because of the era’s anti-Chinese laws.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of the administration’s case.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Prior to the amendment, the constitution designated the leader of the Senate to briefly take over in case the sitting president dies or is incapacitated.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
He was incensed to learn that Father had died right here in Scheveningen; the documents on my case made no mention of it.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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