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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 study
The Lander arrest was the strongest case study yet: After being released, Lander even criticized Andrew Cuomo for merely putting out a statement instead of rallying for him in person.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Diving deep into a UK case study, Sadoux analyzes gentrification in the Brixton neighborhood via material posted on hyperlocal news blog Brixton Buzz.
—David Silverberg, JSTOR Daily, 13 June 2025
According to a new case study in JAMA Dermatology, the woman presented to a dermatology clinic in Spain after three months of oral unpleasantness.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2025
Panel will highlight a case study showing one filmmaker’s path: from encountering an ethical dilemma to the library’s potential for helpful resources to resolution.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 May 2025
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Diving deep into a UK case study, Sadoux analyzes gentrification in the Brixton neighborhood via material posted on hyperlocal news blog Brixton Buzz.
—David Silverberg, JSTOR Daily, 13 June 2025
According to a new case study in JAMA Dermatology, the woman presented to a dermatology clinic in Spain after three months of oral unpleasantness.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2025
Panel will highlight a case study showing one filmmaker’s path: from encountering an ethical dilemma to the library’s potential for helpful resources to resolution.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for case study
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The last feature, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train (2020), earned $507 million at the global box office and still holds the record as the highest-grossing anime movie of all time as well as the most successful Japanese film worldwide.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2025
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For the record, the ornamental shape is composed of four partial As, the first letter in Autista, the logo spelled out in a vaguely medieval-looking font.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Oil prices fell more than $2 per barrel Monday amid the reports Iran is seeking to end the conflict.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
17 June 2025
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Christine Sloan and Renee Anderson contributed to this report.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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Her 57 career goals rank second in program history.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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On Sunday, Spaun became the first golfer in U.S. Open history to win the tournament despite playing three consecutive holes over par in the final round.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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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.—
Charlie Lee,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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One of the most significant challenges is communication: Pet owners may struggle to accurately describe symptoms or behaviors, leading to incomplete or unclear case histories.—
Massimiliano Melis,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Authorities were still working to piece together a motive and build a chronology of events leading up to the attack.—
Eric Tucker,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 May 2025
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Career coaches advise applicants to tailor their résumés to highlight skills over chronology, emphasize volunteer or caregiving experience, and demonstrate a growth mindset.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Here’s a diary of the May 3-31 trip to achieve setting foot in all 50.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The newspaper said that invitations would be sent via email as soon as this summer, giving courtiers and others ample time to factor into any diary planning for the King, who is undergoing continued treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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However, Walters' incredible career is only part of her story.—
Sean Keane,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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In the box office smash, the talented singer and actress portrays Elphaba, the green witch from the famed Wizard of Oz story.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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