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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As Israel stepped up planning for strikes in recent weeks, Iran had signaled that the U.S. would be held responsible in the event of an Israeli attack.
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Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
His group supported the Apopka event with de-escalators — people trained to help reduce the intensity of a situation — in the event of counterprotests.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
Sheinbaum also said that the Mexican consulates in the United States have implemented an information campaign guide for Mexicans in the event of unjust detention by immigration authorities.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
People who had the foresight to buy travel insurance protection might have a shot at receiving a reimbursement, but many policies do not offer payments in the event of a company’s insolvency or default, Ewen said.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
His group supported the Apopka event with de-escalators — people trained to help reduce the intensity of a situation — in the event of counterprotests.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
Sheinbaum also said that the Mexican consulates in the United States have implemented an information campaign guide for Mexicans in the event of unjust detention by immigration authorities.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
People who had the foresight to buy travel insurance protection might have a shot at receiving a reimbursement, but many policies do not offer payments in the event of a company’s insolvency or default, Ewen said.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 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 17 Jun. 2025.
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