1.   But the case was dropped on a technicality.

2.   Marshall has dropped the case against us.

3.   Only if a local prosecutor then drops the case, deeming it unwinnable, might a prisoner gain freedom.

4.   The case was dropped because of a lack of evidence.

5.   The prosecution was forced to drop the case.

6.   After consultation with the judge, lawyers decided to drop the case.

7.   These cases were dropped because of legal technicalities.

8.   Guido dropped her cases and strode across the tiled floor.

9.   She hastily stood aside as Travis dropped their cases down, then caught the more sensitive equipment.