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be the case

VERB

hold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

last operate remain stay

STRONG

apply exist persevere persist resist wear

WEAK

be in effect be in force be valid have bearing hold good hold true remain true stand up stay staunch

Antonyms

STRONGEST

go leave

STRONG

give up quit stop

WEAK

abandon cancel cease desert disbelieve drop forsake halt let go release

Example Sentences

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That won’t be the case when Curry starts his 18th NBA season in the fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The most important thing that I learned, and that has proven to be the case yet again, is that you constantly need to work on reinforcing processes, controls, and culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

That may be the case now, as earnings have become a more important driver for equities and valuations are supported by higher corporate profitability.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

While there might be a feeling justice was served at the London Stadium, that does not appear to be the case in Scotland.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Numerous reasons would leap to mind why that could not possibly be the case.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

be the case

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