classic case

noun

: a typical example
a classic case of sibling rivalry

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Recent Examples on the Web What happened here is a classic case of a sell-low (something that will probably be happening with a lot of Mark Andrews owners this week). Mat Issa, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 The focus by a series of managements on profits and shareholder returns rather than the Job One of building good products is a classic case of mistaking the scoreboard for the game. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024 Bonnie Parker, the Depression-era public enemy, is a classic case. John Semley, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2024 It was all supposed to be done for comedy’s sake; a classic case of the end, aka healthy ratings, justifying the means, no matter how twisted or hurtful. Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 20 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for classic case 

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“Classic case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classic%20case. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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