federal case

NOUN

minor problem made into a major issue

Synonyms

WEAK

big deal much ado about nothing storm in a teacup

Example Sentences

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Lawyers for the school districts in the federal case said in a statement, “Our focus remains on pursuing justice for the remaining 1,200 school districts who have filed cases.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Each has also pleaded guilty in the federal case.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

However, technology industry groups that count Google, Meta and Snap among their members are continuing with a federal case against the law.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Landa-Rodriguez, 60, was acquitted in one federal case.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2025

They would have made a federal case out of it, getting upset, calling the cops .

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix