in the case of

Idioms  

1. Regarding, in the matter of, in that instance. For example, In the case of James, they decided to promote him to the next grade. [Late 1300s] Also see in case, def. 2.

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Example Sentences

Some might find that manipulative, but in the case of “I Swear,” any minor bit of cinematic sap is warranted.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

And in the case of megacap technology companies’ cloud businesses, demand remains robust and largely independent of geopolitical developments, so any additional capacity brought online could be effectively absorbed without delay, Shea added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

Nowhere is this clearer than in the case of Slot, who less than a year after winning the league is coming under mounting scrutiny from sections of the club's fanbase.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The legal framework for the hub, ensuring diplomatic immunity, is to give companies the certainty that they are accountable under U.S. law in the case of civil disputes, Helberg said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

After decades of neglect, I find myself thinking about departed great- aunts and -uncles, long-lost grandfathers, unknown fifth cousins, or, in the case of an inbred family like mine, all those things in one.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides