classic case

noun

: a typical example
a classic case of sibling rivalry

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The two are a classic case of opposites attracting. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025 An industry family The Reeds are a classic case of a restaurant industry family. Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025 This was a classic case of low psychological safety. Laurie Arron, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 Ray Cook, Invercargill, New Zealand A: This is a classic case of a company giving a customer the runaround. Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 23 July 2025 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 Aug. 2025.

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