Case Examples:

There were 16 cases of damage to cars in the area.

The amount of fruit in fruit juices must be 6% in the case of berries and 10% in the case of other fruits.

In many cases standards have improved.

Tom's career is a case in point (=a clear example of something that you are discussing or explaining).

a classic case (=typical example) of poor design

Like the others, he produced a written explanation, but in Scott's case this was a 30-page printed booklet.

Changing men's and women's traditional roles is not easy, but in our case it has been helpful.

It may be the case that the scheme will need more money.

We tend to think of these people as untrustworthy, but that is not the case.

In this case, several solutions could be tried.

He won't want to eat it unless he's really hungry, in which case he'll eat almost anything.

Take an umbrella, in case it rains.

He had his camera ready, just in case he saw something that would make a good picture.

In case I'm late, start without me.

I don't see why I couldn't do it. In any case, I'm going to try.

He's too young to come and in any case I want him to spend the time with Mom.

'He didn't want to talk to Sally.' 'In that case why did he agree to meet her?'

Let me research the facts before I put forward a case.

A group of us met to make our case for more women in the cabinet.

There is a strong case (=very good set of reasons) for getting parents more involved in the school's activities.

The case will be heard in the High Court.

She is keen to avoid a court case.

The lawyers will only be paid if they win the case.

He lost the case.

Marshall has dropped the case against us.

The evidence does not support the prosecution's case.

The court ruled that we had a case (=had enough good arguments to go to a law court).

a case of armed robbery

Around 50 police officers are on the case.

a packing case

a case of wine

a jewellery case

Jim put his violin back in its case.

Polly carried her cases upstairs to the bedroom.

Everyone can learn, it's just a case of practising.

It's a case of too many people and not enough jobs.

There are thousands of new cases of AIDS in Africa every year.

In case of fire, break the glass.

case endings

Dad's always on my case about something or other.

OK, OK, just get off my case!

Case Examples On Twitter

Case Examples On Twitter

Il case in allumino non è il massimo per i segnali wireless... - by dreafara (Andrea Faraci)
Il case in allumino non è il massimo per i segnali wireless...(2010-05-18T15:43:36Z)


FIFA keen on quick resolution into Triesman case - FIFA has said that an investigation into Lord Triesman's recorde... http://ow.ly/17pEFZ - by WorldCup2010FC (World Cup 2010 FC)
FIFA keen on quick resolution into Triesman case - FIFA has said that an investigation into Lord Triesman's recorde... http://ow.ly/17pEFZ(2010-05-18T15:42:28Z)


Hey! Follow & Retweet @queenofswag4u to #win a Navy Blue Agent18 EcoSheild case+screen film& stand 4 #Apple #Ipod Touch 3rd Gen! ends 5/21 - by purplelover04 (erica best)
Hey! Follow & Retweet @queenofswag4u to #win a Navy Blue Agent18 EcoSheild case+screen film& stand 4 #Apple #Ipod Touch 3rd Gen! ends 5/21(2010-05-18T15:42:28Z)


Visa and DeviceFidelity Rolling Out iPhone Case for Contactless Payments http://ow.ly/17pEG9 - by jamesmt39 (James MT)
Visa and DeviceFidelity Rolling Out iPhone Case for Contactless Payments http://ow.ly/17pEG9(2010-05-18T15:42:27Z)


Visa and DeviceFidelity Rolling Out iPhone Case for Contactless Payments http://ow.ly/17pEGa - by windwest (Wind West)
Visa and DeviceFidelity Rolling Out iPhone Case for Contactless Payments http://ow.ly/17pEGa(2010-05-18T15:42:26Z)


in case anyone was wondering, ihop was delicious. - by ianISO (Ian Stanford)
in case anyone was wondering, ihop was delicious.(2010-05-18T15:37:48Z)


@jeffpulver In case you have the time... :-) http://cot.ag/9Zjvs7 - by NewsNeus (Neus Lorenzo)
@jeffpulver In case you have the time... :-) http://cot.ag/9Zjvs7(2010-05-18T15:34:11Z)


RT @franklinavenue: Bruckheimer TV's @littmanji confirms that COLD CASE and MIAMI MEDICAL have not been renewed. - by Danelle206Bones (Danelle Walker)
RT @franklinavenue: Bruckheimer TV's @littmanji confirms that COLD CASE and MIAMI MEDICAL have not been renewed.(2010-05-18T15:33:21Z)


@BriceDan Yep, that's a whole case... http://brizzly.com/pic/2HC7 - by misterspidey (Jack Lacey)
@BriceDan Yep, that's a whole case... http://brizzly.com/pic/2HC7(2010-05-18T15:27:10Z)


@Petrellipeter (huh,same case here.) - by _flameprincess (Amanda Strazzulla)
@Petrellipeter (huh,same case here.)(2010-05-18T15:21:12Z)


I've lost my case how can people believe in liars - by Woom1983 (Melinda Akpan)
I've lost my case how can people believe in liars(2010-05-18T15:16:12Z)


@inevitable_babe then y dnt u get sumboDy to heLp u if that$ the caSe?cause I defanantly will lol - by Qmoney_KmF (Kool M$n£y Fam)
@inevitable_babe then y dnt u get sumboDy to heLp u if that$ the caSe?cause I defanantly will lol(2010-05-18T15:15:01Z)


Mum asked me to go to the shop for a case of beer on thurs or friday (H) yeaaaaah man feels good haha :-D al be getting the shots in ;-P - by SamanthaBolland (Samantha Bolland)
Mum asked me to go to the shop for a case of beer on thurs or friday (H) yeaaaaah man feels good haha :-D al be getting the shots in ;-P(2010-05-18T15:15:00Z)


In case of arrest of any of the Green Movement’s leaders, we will meet from “Revolution” to “Freedom”. #iranelection #iran - by bahare_sabz (green)
In case of arrest of any of the Green Movement’s leaders, we will meet from “Revolution” to “Freedom”. #iranelection #iran(2010-05-18T15:14:43Z)


iPhone Case Lets You Pay With Your Visa Card http://bit.ly/d8GbnG - by HotFrogNews (Shawn Dammermann)
iPhone Case Lets You Pay With Your Visa Card http://bit.ly/d8GbnG(2010-05-18T15:14:36Z)