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on the case1Actively engaged in an official investigation: officers on the case are unable to find a motive...- There's a frantic scramble to the crime scene at Buckinghamshire CID, and over 65 policemen are on the case of a missing train engine.
- The opening episode finds the pair on the case of a lawyer friend found dead after he represents a hacker who's allegedly spilled sensitive government secrets.
- Glad to know the police are on the case, of everyone doing anything they don't like, legal or otherwise.
1.1In the process of dealing with a particular situation or task: the city council’s pest control team are on the case...- Luckily, her aunt Joan is on the case to remind her of the important things in life.
- Now, the full, harrowing story is seeing the light of day for the first time since the press was on the case back in the 90s.
- If you've ever wondered how big sneeze droplets can get, science is currently on the case.
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