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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
Columbus is a case study into these kinds of reforms.
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Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
In past case studies of argyria, a common source is hokum therapies promoted by naturopaths and their ilk.
—Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
Create slides dedicated to case studies (here’s an example).
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Ichiro, Sabathia and Wagner will lend to the growing case study of whether HOF status significantly affects hobby values.
—Larry Holder, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
In past case studies of argyria, a common source is hokum therapies promoted by naturopaths and their ilk.
—Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
Create slides dedicated to case studies (here’s an example).
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Ichiro, Sabathia and Wagner will lend to the growing case study of whether HOF status significantly affects hobby values.
—Larry Holder, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for case study
Recent Examples of Synonyms for case study
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With an audience of that size, ad prices have reached a record, with a few ad spots reportedly selling for a record $8 million and even $8 million-plus for 30 seconds.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Carl Lamarre: Quite frankly, the record is just straight heat.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
4 Feb. 2025
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The back page of the report featured the cartoon character Yosemite Sam holding a six-shooter in each hand.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
5 Feb. 2025
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Ward-Prowse would go on to have a solid debut season, with seven goals and 11 assists in 51 appearances, but there were more reports of a rift between manager and technical director.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Since assuming office, Trump has vowed to carry out the largest deportation effort in U.S. history and declared a national emergency at the southern border, deploying troops there.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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Reid is a three-time Super Bowl-winning head coach and is the only head coach in NFL history who has recorded 100 wins with two different teams.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 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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This application enables clinicians and researchers to access comprehensive case histories, diagnostic tests and treatments for specific conditions or species.—
Massimiliano Melis,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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French media chronology remains a hot button topic as global streamers have shaken up the landscape since their entry into the country.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The archive will also include artifacts, a chronology of Indigenous enslavement and oral histories collected from descendants like Leyva.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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In her diary, Dana expressed a part of her experience that caregivers often hesitate to say out loud, as read by her son, Will, in the documentary.—
Elissa Strauss,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
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The diary entries mostly record days working in an office, afternoon naps, going to church and cooking.—
Brian Dillon,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Her story is a testament to perseverance and unconditional love, reminding us that nothing is impossible.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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This story was originally published February 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM.—
Chadd Cripe,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Feb. 2025
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