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case in point

Idioms  
  1. A relevant example or illustration of something, as in A case in point was the collision of a cyclist with a pedestrian crossing the designated bike path. [Mid-1700s]


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Said Roberts: “I think it’s just another case in point that it’s good for us to be mindful of the workload and just not take that for granted.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

A case in point: Americans who filed tax returns last month might recall the irony of printing out a line of boilerplate about the good ol’ “Paperwork Reduction Act.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The department conference where I first saw Sherman speak to a crowd full of aspiring nuclear experts, nonproliferation advocates, and department officials is a case in point.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

One case in point is helium, a direct input into microchip manufacturing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Another case in point of the Grownups’ Betrayal.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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