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case histories

noun

plural of case history
as in case studies

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  1. case studies
  2. records
Noun
  • Recently, micropaleontologists integrated and synthesized data on the shell-coiling direction, or chirality, of several species from case studies of forams dating back as far as 56 million years.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In several case studies documented by AHRDO, women who approached the Taliban courts to complain about domestic abuse, violence and even rape were arrested and charged with moral crimes and sentenced to public lashing.
    — Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • Eight seasons in, Allen has piled up 79 rushing touchdowns and 299 total touchdowns, both records by a quarterback.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, the reports and accompanying body-camera footage have to be obtained through the public records process, which can cost hundreds of dollars or more — even for family members.
    — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of records
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“Case histories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/case%20histories. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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