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The phrase "was the case" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that a particular situation or condition existed in the past.
Example: "In the early days of the internet, it was the case that many people were skeptical about its potential."
Alternatives: "was true" or "was applicable".
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Neither was the case.
As was the case Sunday.
That apparently was the case.
That was the case here.
Which maybe was the case.
"That was the case tonight".
But such was the case.
That was the case Monday.
Police officials denied that was the case.
That was the case from the start.
I never believed that was the case.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com