in case
conjunction
1
: as a precaution against the event that
carries a gun in case he is attacked
2
: if
in case we are surprised, keep by me—
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Visitors are reminded to keep on the trail and stay behind fences in case of a collapse.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Determine family meeting places and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Smith's apartment came with an emergency kit in case of tsunamis, earthquakes and fires.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
An attentive banker can help monitor the progress of legal documentation, serving as an intermediary in case there are any sticky business issues.
—Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Determine family meeting places and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Smith's apartment came with an emergency kit in case of tsunamis, earthquakes and fires.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
An attentive banker can help monitor the progress of legal documentation, serving as an intermediary in case there are any sticky business issues.
—Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in case
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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