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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But not without a contingency plan in case things go south.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Or perhaps Pelinka should have lined up contingencies in case the trade for Williams didn’t work out.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Here’s what to do if you iPhone is stolen — and how to reduce the impact now in case criminals do get hold of your device.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Several Barnard staff members told CNN the college has their personal contact information in case of emergency only.
—Sarah Boxer, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
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Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Or perhaps Pelinka should have lined up contingencies in case the trade for Williams didn’t work out.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Here’s what to do if you iPhone is stolen — and how to reduce the impact now in case criminals do get hold of your device.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Several Barnard staff members told CNN the college has their personal contact information in case of emergency only.
—Sarah Boxer, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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