cite case

Frequency: 6.86.5 per million words

to mention a case as an example or evidence

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Examples (10)

  • The defense attorney cited a landmark case to argue for a mistrial.
  • In her paper, she cites several cases of successful corporate restructuring.
  • To strengthen my point, I will cite the specific case of the city's failed housing project.
  • That historical case has been cited by scholars for decades as a turning point.
  • When writing your thesis, you should cite a relevant case for each major claim you make.
  • Citing a case of a rare disease helped the doctors understand the patient's symptoms better.
  • The prosecutor's strategy was to cite a case with a very similar set of circumstances.
  • Although the evidence was compelling, the expert had to cite another case to fully convince the jury.
  • Lawyers often cite previous cases to establish a legal precedent.
  • "Let me cite a case for you," the professor said, "that perfectly illustrates this principle."