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on this case vs in this case

To discuss an example of something, use "in this case."
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Last updated: August 05, 2019 • 63282 views

on this case

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

A detective or a lawyer would do work "on" a case.

"In this case" signals that you are going to cite an instance of something.
  • Your conduct on this case was disgraceful.
  • The economic consultancy Ecorys prepared an independent study on this case.
  • 2- time Harper Avery award winner and my colleague on this case...
  • I appreciate your help on this case.
  • I object to working on this case on moral grounds.
  • I'd like to thank you for your fine work on this case.
  • Based on these considerations the Commission is currently investigating a complaint on this case of refusal to provide information.
  • The Council does not possess any information on this case.
  • 2 years we've been on this case.
  • Ms. Michaels was on this case before we were.
  • The FBI's been on this case for years.
  • I-I need his support for the L.A.P.D.'s position on this case.
  • While you been partying, I've been leveling on this case.
  • I spent three weeks on this case.
  • I'm not officially on this case.
  • No, FBI has got jurisdiction on this case.
  • Jack, i need you on this case with me.
  • And I need everybody working on this case, taking it personally.
  • I won't be needing your consultation on this case.
  • I want all the info that you have on this case.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • in this case

in this case

This phrase is correct.

"In this case" points out an example or an instance of something.

Some examples from our editors:

  • In this case, users saw an error message.
  • In this case, two cars reached the intersection at the same time.
  • In this case, your shipment might be delayed.
  • The facts are irrefutable in this case.
  • Or in this case, spaghettification.
  • Therefore, this argument is not relevant in this case.
  • Jo Leinen, said that Rule 115(6) applied in this case).
  • There are witnesses in this case.
  • Costs in this case a costumer.
  • That has happened in this case.
  • Everything else in this case is circumstantial.
  • Parliament took the initiative in this case.
  • Function in this case follows form and viceversa.
  • Details should be given about storage conditions in this case.
  • The transparency argument is ill-advised in this case.
  • Perhaps justifiable craziness in this case.
  • Or in this case, two people...
  • Which in this case was nonexistent.
  • Or, in this case, our four clients.
  • The victim in this case is my client.
  • And the human error in this case is Hugh Palmer.
  • Police pistol plays a critical role in this case.
  • It's a good guess, but not in this case.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • in this instance

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