typical case

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A typical case often involves importers arguing over how goods are classified when they enter the U.S. because it affects the amount of duties owed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Al-Ribat al-Gharbi school near Aden, in Yemen's government-controlled south, is a typical case, with lengthy power outages, no water supplies and a lack of trained teachers.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

In a typical case, an individual might be found in possession of a weapon, and an investigation will show that they lied to the dealer when purchasing it.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2023

"It's not a typical case where somebody gives a politician money for, let's say, a zoning change," he said.

From Salon • May 24, 2022

I mention him simply because his was a typical case.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro