federal case
Example Sentences
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That can happen in civil litigation: Sometimes you have a private agreement, where both sides agree that they want to get rid of the case before they make a federal case out of it.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
In the federal case, the judge ruled that prosecutors could use the backpack evidence in question.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Wilson said his organization continues to support Kirk in his effort to appeal his conviction, raising money for him and writing a letter asking for Trump to intervene in the federal case.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
In the past, they've asked Judge Carro to pause the proceedings while the federal case takes place, a request he has denied.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
They would have made a federal case out of it, getting upset, calling the cops .
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
