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Follow when husband leaves, for instance (4)

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case

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(Other definitions for case that I've seen before include "Detective work" , "Trunk" , "Container and court proceeding" , "Wine buyer's basic quantity" , "Court evidence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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