on the case
Example Sentences
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In July, Nanos promoted Stivers, the lead homicide detective on the case, to lieutenant, which will take effect in September, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Don’t worry, though: The administration is on the case.
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026
In a scathing ruling this week, the federal judge wrote that the lawsuit was improper and recommended sanctions against two Justice Department attorneys who worked on the case, though not Blanche himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Daily Express reports on the case of an NHS trust which defended a transgender nurse's rights to share a changing room with female nurses.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
They kept notes on the case, which were used to write the daily bulletins issued to the press.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
