prove a case

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors face a high bar to prove a case beyond reasonable doubt when the key witnesses have told contradictory narratives, said Carolyn Hartley, professor of social work at the University of Iowa.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023

What’s needed to prove a case for fraud is clearly established through centuries of judicial decisions.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2021

“You should expect and demand more from the government when they have the burden to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 6, 2017

He said the decision may open the door to more litigation, but noted: "I don't think Tibble makes it easier for plaintiffs to prove a case."

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2015

To plant a tree and leave it to the tenderness of nature, with only occasional attention, is to make the heart sick, for it is certain to prove a case of hope deferred.

From The Fat of the Land The Story of an American Farm by Streeter, John Williams