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building a case

building a case is the present participle and gerund of build a case.

Meaning of build a case

Verb

build a case (third-person singular simple present builds a case, present participle building a case, simple past and past participle built a case)

  1. (idiomatic) to compile evidence that supports a charge against someone.
    • A 10-minute leaked video showing a group of Thai police officers allegedly manhandling a drug suspect, putting a plastic bag over his head to extort money from him, has gone viral, sparking outrage on social media. Thailand's police chief...told reporters on Tuesday the force will build the case...2021 August 25, SCMP Reporter, “Death of Thai man after police extortion attempt captured on viral video, sparks public anger”, in This Week in Asia, South China Morning Post, retrieved 25 Aug 2021
    Synonyms:
    gather a case

Questions about building a case

What is building a case the present participle and gerund of?
Building a case is the present participle and gerund of build a case.

Words near building a case in the dictionary

  1. buildest
  2. buildeth
  3. buildin'
  4. building
  5. building a better mousetrap
  6. building a case
  7. building air castles
  8. building and pest
  9. building block
  10. building blocks
  11. building bridges

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