airtight case

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So the prosecutors have another source of evidence to lean on in trying to make a really airtight case against SBF.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2023

Looking poised and polished, Moore led the Bruins to a 35-10 victory over San Diego State at Snapdragon Stadium while making an airtight case to be named the permanent starter.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2023

Phil Turner, a Chicago-based defense attorney and former federal prosecutor, said that he expects Opper will call as many witnesses as she can to build an airtight case against Brooks.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2022

Mungeer, who is not involved in the investigation, said troopers were likely keeping releasing as little information as needed "because they want to have an airtight case."

From Fox News • Feb. 22, 2022

When Penkovsky went to trial, the KGB had assembled an airtight case, complete with pictures of him working with stolen military files.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau