prove a case
Example Sentences
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“Let’s say, for example, Harvey Weinstein: It was very difficult to prove a case when there was only one person because there was a tendency to turn it into a so-called ‘he-said, she-said’ situation.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024
You don’t have to prove a case before you bring it.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2024
“You should expect and demand more from the government when they have the burden to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt.”
From Washington Post • Nov. 6, 2017
“As a result, we would not be able to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt and charges were not filed.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2017
“You can’t prove a case against a man, because he might have dropped the badge anytime he happened to be a passenger aboard the ferry,” Jack said.
From Guilt of the Brass Thieves by Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine)
