in case
conjunction
1
: as a precaution against the event that
carries a gun in case he is attacked
2
: if
in case we are surprised, keep by me—
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Makeup artists are alienated gig workers who often have nothing to fall back on in case of a slow day, and Chantelle would have been no different without her extensive support system of family and friends.
—Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Residents in affected areas should monitor weather updates closely and be ready to act quickly in case of emergency alerts.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Riley struck a deal with the Chiefs on three-peat usage, just in case Kansas City had won its third straight Super Bowl.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Fire officials emphasize the importance of closing doors at night or in case of a fire in a home.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025
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Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Residents in affected areas should monitor weather updates closely and be ready to act quickly in case of emergency alerts.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Riley struck a deal with the Chiefs on three-peat usage, just in case Kansas City had won its third straight Super Bowl.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Fire officials emphasize the importance of closing doors at night or in case of a fire in a home.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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