in the event

phrase

chiefly British
: as it turns out

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The drones will be implemented this school year at Boyd Anderson High in Lauderdale Lakes but will only be deployed in the event of an active assailant, Hepburn said. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 All artists that were involved in the event experience gains on charts in several nations, including the United States, as well as on Billboard’s global rosters. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Williams emphasizes the importance of keeping emergency supplies like flashlights, working batteries, first-aid kits, and non-perishable food on hand in every home in the event of an unexpected problem. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 Since then, tradition dictates that every member of the royal family travel with a black outfit, ready to be worn in the event of a death. — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the event

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“In the event.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20event. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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