case
noun
an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something.
cases
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present tense formof case (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Normally, cases where police seriously injure or kill people are presented for review to the Justice Systems Integrity Division inside the D.A.’s office, which then decides if charges are warranted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Experts believe that midges infected with the potentially deadly disease were blown over the border from England, where there are currently 439 cases, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
But this is based on a small number of cases, so don’t read much into it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
In fact, in some cases players can earn more by not going pro.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Under the law, doctors in the Philippines are required to report any cases of TB to authorities, including the patient’s name, address, family members, and place of employment.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
