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a published piece of writing about a person, group, or situation that has been studied over time
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Recent Examples of case studies
The program curriculum includes contemporary case studies and experiential learning that helps students to develop strong analytical skills to become outstanding intelligence professionals.
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Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Most of its libraries are delivered via OTA updates, with developers being provided with manuals, case studies, and continuous integration support.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Illinois and Massachusetts are other favorite case studies of a mismatch between voting and seats in the House.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
The process can include a mix of technical questions, behavioral assessments, and case studies, all designed to evaluate both technical competency and cultural fit.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Sonia, Sunny, and their kin — people who can afford to vacation in Europe, though only after being humiliatingly interrogated to get a visa — are case studies in uneven privilege.
—Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
Pillars of the Green Transition, which is set to take place next Wednesday, will bring specific case studies on energy storage, food systems and bioenergy to audiences at the magazine's New York headquarters.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Drawing from international human rights frameworks, theological ethics rooted in her Presbyterian tradition, and four historical case studies involving harm against AAPI communities, Kao examines both the moral and political dimensions of reparations.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
But most case studies read like boring reports.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Most of its libraries are delivered via OTA updates, with developers being provided with manuals, case studies, and continuous integration support.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Illinois and Massachusetts are other favorite case studies of a mismatch between voting and seats in the House.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
The process can include a mix of technical questions, behavioral assessments, and case studies, all designed to evaluate both technical competency and cultural fit.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Sonia, Sunny, and their kin — people who can afford to vacation in Europe, though only after being humiliatingly interrogated to get a visa — are case studies in uneven privilege.
—Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
Pillars of the Green Transition, which is set to take place next Wednesday, will bring specific case studies on energy storage, food systems and bioenergy to audiences at the magazine's New York headquarters.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Drawing from international human rights frameworks, theological ethics rooted in her Presbyterian tradition, and four historical case studies involving harm against AAPI communities, Kao examines both the moral and political dimensions of reparations.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
But most case studies read like boring reports.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for case studies
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Outside of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, who both stand alone as the only squads in their division with winning records, every other divisional leader holds only a slim edge over rivals in hot pursuit.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Grippin and his colleagues analyzed medical records from more than 1,000 patients with advanced lung and skin cancers who had undergone treatment with a type of immunotherapy called checkpoint inhibitors.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Do not call 911 for non-emergencies like power outages, animal problems, or to file routine reports.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Rodent droppings, expired food and moldy ice were found at Crowley restaurants during recent health inspections, reports show.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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Many of these arrestees have long histories of addiction and significant health and mental health challenges.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The goal for Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, each Parsons School of Design graduates, is to honour the codes of the LVMH house through the lenses of their cultural histories and personal aesthetics.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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The place itself, of course, but also artefacts—photographs, diaries, heirlooms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since his death, Hay has not remarried, but devoted her life to setting up scholarships and memorials in Burton’s name, including donating his diaries to Swansea University, per The Telegraph.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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