in the event of
idiom
: if (something) happens
In the event of rain , the ceremony will be held indoors.
I can call for help in the event of an emergency.
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Finally, not having a contingency plan in place can lead to a technological dependency that can significantly impact the company in the event of a software malfunction.
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David Barberá Costarrosa, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Drone strikes unite a community Before every performance at the theater in Chernihiv, a recorded announcement reminds audiences that the show will be paused in the event of an air raid alert.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
The Guardian said that there are concerns that the plan could put jets from NATO states in conflict with Russia, which would risk escalation in the event of an aircraft from either side being shot down.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Wolf says that at the crux of the issue is a need for more regulation to prevent and track mistakes, and better enforcement in the event of an error.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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David Barberá Costarrosa, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Drone strikes unite a community Before every performance at the theater in Chernihiv, a recorded announcement reminds audiences that the show will be paused in the event of an air raid alert.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
The Guardian said that there are concerns that the plan could put jets from NATO states in conflict with Russia, which would risk escalation in the event of an aircraft from either side being shot down.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Wolf says that at the crux of the issue is a need for more regulation to prevent and track mistakes, and better enforcement in the event of an error.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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“In the event of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20event%20of. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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