[General] The meaning of "was typically the case"

[Shamsiyan]

Martin Hewings has said about the use of the structure “might + infinitive” in the book “Advanced Grammar In Use”:

“We use might (not 'may') + infinitive to talk about what was typically the case in the past.”

I want to know what “was typically the case” exactly means? (I think that it means “was typically true".)

What is your opinion?

 

[billmcd]

"was typically the case" = something or some characteristic that was usual or common.

 

[tzfujimino]

Hello.:-D
I'm interested in that usage.
Could you give me some example sentences?

 

[billmcd]

Hello.:-D
I'm interested in that usage.
Could you give me some example sentences?

A period of calm before a severe storm is typically the case in certain parts of the country.
Huge sums of money spent in presidential campaigns is typically the case preceding the election.
Tossing the bridal bouquet by the bride to unmarried females is typically the case at many wedding receptions.
Death by hanging was typically the case as the ultimate punishment in many countries.

 

[tzfujimino]

A period of calm before a severe storm is typically the case in certain parts of the country.
Huge sums of money spent in presidential campaigns is typically the case preceding the election.
Tossing the bridal bouquet by the bride to unmarried females is typically the case at many wedding receptions.
Death by hanging was typically the case as the ultimate punishment in many countries.

Thank you for your kind reply, billmcd.:-D
And... my apology for not being clear.
I was asking the usage of "might" being used to "talk about what was typically the case in the past".
I am really sorry.

 

[charliedeut]

Thank you for your kind reply, billmcd.:-D
And... my apology for not being clear.
I was asking the usage of "might" being used to "talk about what was typically the case in the past".
I am really sorry.

I was also trying to come up with sentences containing "was typically the case" (and was having a hard time too ).

 

[Shamsiyan]

Hello.:-D
I'm interested in that usage.
Could you give me some example sentences?

Here are examples from "Advanced Grammar In Use":

During the war, the police might arrest you for criticising the king.
Years ago children might be sent down mines at the age of six.