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Discover LudwigThe phrase "opened a case" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It is often used when referring to a legal or investigative matter, such as a police investigation or a court case. Example: The police officer opened a case against the suspect for the robbery that occurred last night.
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"But the buyer opened a case against me on eBay.
The previous fall, the bureau had taken note of Hafiz's money transfers and opened a case.
The saleswoman leaned across the counter and opened a case of Gucci wraparound sunglasses.
He led me to a classroom, opened a case, and took out a.22-calibre Mark III Target Rimfire pistol.
Mbuso was arrested last weekend after the alleged victim, who is receiving counselling, opened a case against him.
Ebay claimed she did not respond within the required eight days when the buyer opened a case.
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Opening a case is easy.
Federal prosecutors declined to open a case.
Fifa spokesman Pekka Odriozola says its disciplinary committee found no grounds to open a case.
The question is whether or not the Department of Justice or another investigative body opens a case.
The FSB [Russia's security service] would open a case against me".
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