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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So far, no country in the region has clearly and publicly pledged to provide this type of support in the event of a Taiwan contingency.
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Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Three years ago, Holly signed away the rights to Voss for cheap in a contract that reverts it all back in the event of Voss’ death.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The bond sales can only go toward funding capital projects, so the funds can’t be used in the event of an operational shortfall, though district officials have emphasized that the bond sales could free up money in the operating budget, according to past reporting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Logistical aspects such as renting terrace space to get the best camera angles of St. Peters’ Square in the event of a papal funeral — which draws a huge gathering of world leaders, prelates and ordinary Catholics — have long been taken care of, according to several sources.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Three years ago, Holly signed away the rights to Voss for cheap in a contract that reverts it all back in the event of Voss’ death.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The bond sales can only go toward funding capital projects, so the funds can’t be used in the event of an operational shortfall, though district officials have emphasized that the bond sales could free up money in the operating budget, according to past reporting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Logistical aspects such as renting terrace space to get the best camera angles of St. Peters’ Square in the event of a papal funeral — which draws a huge gathering of world leaders, prelates and ordinary Catholics — have long been taken care of, according to several sources.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2025.
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