be the case

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

“Even fully accepting that Musk is currently by far the best person to have at the helm, this might not be the case forever,” Bebchuk and Kastiel wrote on a Harvard Law blog.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

As would always be the case with underwater archaeology, what was even more important than what was found was what was found out.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler