classic case

noun

: a typical example

a classic case of sibling rivalry

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Colasante’s passing production is a classic case of quality over quantity. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026 Aviation experts said the crash sounded like a classic case of engine failure. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026 Tzolis obliged, playing it into him, but the gesture proved a classic case of misdirection. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 World Liberty is celebrating the major milestone, while critics worry this is a new wrinkle on the classic case of the fox guarding the henhouse that will give corporations and foreign actors a new way to stealthily curry favor with the White House. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for classic case

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