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Ex with large case (7)

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example

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'case' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for example that I've seen before include "Something to be imitated" , "Illustrative case" , "Thing illustrating a general rule" , "Instance, specimen" , "Specimen, sample" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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