"not the case" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} not the case (not comparable)
  1. Used to show that an anterior explanation does not apply or does not adequately describe the situation. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-not_the_case-en-adj-~8dsOWzV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "Many people think teens who play violent video games are at an increased risk of becoming a violent criminal, especially a murderer, but scientific studies debunk this and indicate that this is not the case.",
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