in that case
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“I had a colleague in that case who wrote, you know, these are only temporary stops,” she said, referring to Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
They don’t expect an index-level correction of more than 10% on China’s side in that case.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
"That was the most valuable thing for me in that case," she says.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
He served 20 days in jail in that case late last year, making him the first post-war French leader to serve time behind bars, before his release pending appeal.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
“Okay, then, in that case, you told Joey you were in love with me wayyyy before I said anything to JP.”
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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