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an open-and-shut case of robbery
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Recent Examples of open-and-shut
For most leagues, this would be an open-and-shut case; a ban from the sport would never be challenged.
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Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
So, it really wasn’t suspected … POWELL Sounds like an open-and-shut case.
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Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
Her payments were spotty, the lawyer said, but overall, the case had been open-and-shut.
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Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
18 Mar. 2026
Lamar Jackson makes that an open-and-shut case.
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Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
6 Jan. 2026
The killings initially appeared to be an open-and-shut case of murder-suicide, at the hands of Jeremy’s sister, Sheila.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
Especially after Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey, asked Tuesday afternoon to define Melvin’s status, declined to provide an open-and-shut answer.
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Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
So, it really wasn’t suspected … POWELL Sounds like an open-and-shut case.
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Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
Her payments were spotty, the lawyer said, but overall, the case had been open-and-shut.
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Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
18 Mar. 2026
Lamar Jackson makes that an open-and-shut case.
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Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
6 Jan. 2026
The killings initially appeared to be an open-and-shut case of murder-suicide, at the hands of Jeremy’s sister, Sheila.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
Especially after Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey, asked Tuesday afternoon to define Melvin’s status, declined to provide an open-and-shut answer.
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Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-and-shut
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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This comes after dozens of leading Mexican sports outlets reported the time change — after apparent briefing — as did the BBC, which has rights to the game in the UK.
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Anybody who is anybody is making their way to New York’s Madison Square Garden dressed to the nines in an apparent march to get to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
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On paper, the outcomes appeared fairly straightforward, though both matches delivered plenty of drama.
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How the Four-Box Decluttering Method Works The four-box decluttering method is a pretty simple and straightforward one.
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This band may have created millions of fans, but its influence on the 80s rock music is unmistakable.
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The warning delivered by this year’s primaries is unmistakable.
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Eiglarsh added that while the suffering of the families was evident throughout the trial, the defense successfully argued that the crash was a tragic accident.
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As part of this shift, Cuban officers are opting to train soldiers in guerrilla tactics rather than conventional warfare — a strategic departure corroborated by Cancian that is also evident in the footage.
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McLeese said each guest in the restricted area is allowed only one clear bag no larger than a gallon, or a small clutch purse.
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There appears to be no clear association between these two lists, although the contaminant list is supposed to inform the monitoring list.
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Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
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Each of them hold their own distinct style and personality, with something for everyone, not just in the glass, but in the atmosphere.
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“Open-and-shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-and-shut. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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