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What does "a break in the case" mean?

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Rebecca

"A break in the case" refers to a new discovery in an investigation that could lead to the mystery or problem being solved. Ex: There was a break in the case when detectives found footage of the suspect. Ex: Finding the missing person's car was a break in the case.

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