classic case

noun

: a typical example
a classic case of sibling rivalry

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And this is a classic case of lawfare used to squash a First Amendment protester like myself. Shawna Mizelle, CBS News, 11 June 2026 In fact, these two are a classic case of opposites attract. Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 29 May 2026 The whole radiation trick from last week also feels like a classic case of deus ex machina, introduced way too late to work narratively. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 May 2026 His youngest son, Chet, was born in February, and his middle son, 2-year-old Beau, is experiencing a classic case of new-baby jealousy. Lucy Feldman, Time, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for classic case

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“Classic case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classic%20case. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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