in which case
idiom
: which if true
They might not let you buy the tickets yet, in which case you should try again tomorrow.
Examples of in which case in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Foodies, for example, are going to want a bigger budget for dining out, while others may prefer to cook to save money for activities, shopping, or spa treatments (in which case, opt for a vacation rental or residential-style hotel whose rooms have kitchens).
—
Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025
But others may not be able to afford to do so, in which case consumers could expect to see price increases in the near future.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
Senate Republicans can afford to lose one more vote to get Hegseth's confirmation over the finish line, in which case Vice President JD Vance would be called upon to break a tie in Hegseth's favor.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
But others may not be able to afford to do so, in which case consumers could expect to see more immediate price increases if tariffs on Chinese goods increase.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in which case
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025
But others may not be able to afford to do so, in which case consumers could expect to see price increases in the near future.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
Senate Republicans can afford to lose one more vote to get Hegseth's confirmation over the finish line, in which case Vice President JD Vance would be called upon to break a tie in Hegseth's favor.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
But others may not be able to afford to do so, in which case consumers could expect to see more immediate price increases if tariffs on Chinese goods increase.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in which case
Cite this Entry
“In which case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20which%20case. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share