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Recent Examples of case study
The program, which asks participants to analyze business books and case studies, has run for two years; Uno attends about half the sessions and talks about the lessons he’s learned.
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James Simms, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
California is a case study in this problem, with a housing deficit that widened by nearly six million units over the last three decades.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Demand for Japan’s 40-year bonds has plunged, and the country is becoming a case study in what happens when investors lose patience with deficits.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 29 May 2025
The European Union is a front-burner case study of how U.S. trade policy is in flux.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
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James Simms, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
California is a case study in this problem, with a housing deficit that widened by nearly six million units over the last three decades.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Demand for Japan’s 40-year bonds has plunged, and the country is becoming a case study in what happens when investors lose patience with deficits.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 29 May 2025
The European Union is a front-burner case study of how U.S. trade policy is in flux.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for case study
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And if Detroit is to maintain its winning pace — the Tigers still have the best record in the American League — the team will need to find answers, whether internal or external.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The Super Bowl is one of the few events that can continue to attract a huge audience, but even live awards shows like the Oscars and Grammys have seen audiences fall to record lows.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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If no case is filed, state prosecutors must release a report detailing the evidence and the legal reasoning for why charges were not warranted.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Before the 2023 debt ceiling deal, the White House Council on Environmental Quality issued a report stating that environmental impact statements, which are mandated under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), took on average four and a half years.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The Panthers were down 1-0 early when Draisaitl scored on a rebound just 66 seconds into regulation — the seventh-fastest goal to begin a Stanley Cup Final in NHL history.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The play is nominated for five Tony Awards at this Sunday’s ceremony, including Clooney for Best Actor, and has broken weekly box office records as the highest-grossing non-musical play in history.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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One of the most significant challenges is communication: Pet owners may struggle to accurately describe symptoms or behaviors, leading to incomplete or unclear case histories.—
Massimiliano Melis,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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This application enables clinicians and researchers to access comprehensive case histories, diagnostic tests and treatments for specific conditions or species.—
Massimiliano Melis,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Career coaches advise applicants to tailor their résumés to highlight skills over chronology, emphasize volunteer or caregiving experience, and demonstrate a growth mindset.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But diehard fans will still want to watch it at least once to fully complete the Predator chronology.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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This week’s event saw plenty of talk of how to navigate the many challenges facing the TV biz, but affairs at NEM were conducted with some style, with a diary of cocktails and events taking place against a stunning Croatian backdrop.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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Her baguettes, her diary, her keys and her daughter Charlotte’s baby bottles overflowed from the rigid, hefty and only somewhat practical container.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 June 2025
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Now managed by the National Trust, the estate is open to the public, allowing visitors to step inside and experience firsthand the setting of one of literature’s most enduring love stories.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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There are honestly a number of pretty good performances this season (Ivanek is consistently entertaining) but they’re all dragged down by a terrible script and a story that keeps going nowhere fast.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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