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Case involves every one in a trial (3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tea chest

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'case' is the definition.
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'every one in a trial' is the wordplay.
'every one' becomes 'each' (I've seen this in other clues).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'a trial' becomes 'test' ('test' can be a synonym of 'trial').
'each' going within 'test' is 'TEA-CHEST'.

'involves' is the link.
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(Other definitions for tea chest that I've seen before include "box exported from India?" , "packing-case" , "Dry container" , "Box for Earl Grey, perhaps?" , "case for move" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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