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a published piece of writing about a person, group, or situation that has been studied over time
a case study of prisoners case studies of patients with the rare disease
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Recent Examples of case study
In a two-track world, every case study could have a companion version specifically designed for machine consumption.
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Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
For now, the partnership is explicitly framed as an experiment, with results and case studies compiled into a Theatrical Distribution Playbook with plans to expand the model.
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Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Reputation Pros is a notable exception, publishing pricing and case study information on its public site.
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Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
BasicNet’s strategy for Sebago is a case study in revamping heritage brands with a cool undercurrent through a lifestyle proposition.
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Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
For now, the partnership is explicitly framed as an experiment, with results and case studies compiled into a Theatrical Distribution Playbook with plans to expand the model.
—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Reputation Pros is a notable exception, publishing pricing and case study information on its public site.
—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
BasicNet’s strategy for Sebago is a case study in revamping heritage brands with a cool undercurrent through a lifestyle proposition.
—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for case study
Recent Examples of Synonyms for case study
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Home was sold through foreclosure auction Property records show the home was purchased by a couple in 2019.
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However, Hotaling also scheduled another hearing for July 2 to determine whether to issue any sanctions against federal prosecutors, according to court records.
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The Atlas Lions made history last time around in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as the first African team to reach the semifinals.
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The Secret Service has said this year’s fireworks display will be more heavily guarded than any in recent history.
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The New York Knicks had just won the NBA championship Saturday night when Los Angeles police were called to an apartment complex in Canoga Park amid reports of a person screaming.
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Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Researchers who want to do something similar to this mini-experiment will likely need to come up with entirely new and unseen case histories.
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But if Charity’s case history imposes some order and fixity on Eugene’s life, the rest of The Knockout Artist reads like an attempt to thwart this, to replace the tidiness of explanation with something more formless and free.
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Much of this era steps into the 42nd millennium, but the chronology isn't entirely clear.
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So those were pulled out from the central spine that was the chronology.
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The mural that wraps around the room depicts the colorful life of the bar’s namesake, Arabella Huntington, the second wife of railroad magnate Collis Potter Huntington, and the cocktails in the drinks menu are playfully written as fictional entries in Arabella’s diary.
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Training-ground footage, team celebrations, travel diaries and behind-the-scenes moments build deeper connections between players and fans.
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“Case study.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/case%20study. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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