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'case' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'case' with 20 example sentences.

case noun

: an occurrence of something

: a special set of circumstances

: a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

: the actual state of things

: a portable container for carrying several objects

: a person requiring professional services

: a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation

: a problem requiring investigation

: a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument

: the quantity contained in a case

: nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence

: a specific state of mind that is temporary

: a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

: a specific size and style of type within a type family

: an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part

: the housing or outer covering of something

: the enclosing frame around a door or window opening

: (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers

: bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow

: a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home

case verb

: look over, usually with the intention to rob

: enclose in, or as if in, a case

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  • Press this button in case of emergency.
  • Have you ever been a witness in a court case?
  • I'm investigating a murder case.
  • I hope that that isn't the case.
  • What's the worst-case scenario?
  • Experts say this isn't always the case.
  • The police arrested the suspect in the case.
  • I know of one similar case.
  • In most cases, that won't happen.
  • There are no new cases of infection.
  • I thought that that was the case.
  • Take the water, in case you want to drink.
  • In most cases, car accidents result from lack of sleep.
  • In case anything happens, call me immediately.
  • What made you think that that was the case?
  • The lawyer decided to appeal the case.
  • We had a similar case last year.
  • The case hasn't been solved.
  • The evidence suggests the opposite is the case.
  • In that case, you are right.

    • Words related to 'case'

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    Words near 'case' in the dictionary

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