1
: as a precaution against the event that
carries an umbrella in case it rains
2
: if
In case we are surprised, keep by me.—
Washington Irving
Washington Irvingin case
2 of 2phrase
: as a precaution
took an umbrella, just in case
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The Dodgers declined to waive his insurance requirement and assume financial risk in case Kershaw got hurt during the tournament.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
According to testimony, Karla Garcia was in the home at the time and had given the woman information about the family in case the social worker asked any questions.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
And as a measure of protection, cities such as Chicago still need to prepare for a return to Bovino-style overreach, just in case.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Conjunction
The suits for Artemis 2, therefore, are engineered to protect the astronauts inside the Orion spacecraft, in case cabin pressure is lost or the life-support features integrated into the suit are needed.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The Dodgers declined to waive his insurance requirement and assume financial risk in case Kershaw got hurt during the tournament.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
According to testimony, Karla Garcia was in the home at the time and had given the woman information about the family in case the social worker asked any questions.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
And as a measure of protection, cities such as Chicago still need to prepare for a return to Bovino-style overreach, just in case.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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